Finding Aid to the Photographs of Yosemite: with Additional Views of Mt. Shasta, Calif. and Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon,
circa 1861-1885
Finding Aid written by James Eason
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
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© 2007
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Finding Aid to the Photographs of Yosemite: with Additional Views of Mt. Shasta, Calif. and Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon,
circa 1861-1885
Collection number: BANC PIC 1885.001--ffALB VAULT
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
- Finding Aid Written By:
- James Eason
- Date Completed:
-
December 2007
- Finding Aid Encoded By:
- GenX
© 2008 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Collection Summary
Collection Title: Photographs of Yosemite: with additional views of Mt. Shasta, Calif. and Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon
Date (inclusive): circa 1861-1885
Collection Number: BANC PIC 1885.001--ffALB VAULT
Creator:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Extent:
14 photographic prints: albumen.
8 digital objects
Repository: The Bancroft Library.
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
Abstract: Twelve Yosemite views printed and issued by I.W. Taber, from original negatives taken by Carleton E. Watkins. To this set
are added one view of the Columbia River and one of Mount Shasta, probably both taken by Watkins on his Oregon trip of 1867.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English
Physical Location: Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information
on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Information for Researchers
Access
Restricted originals. Use viewing prints or digital facsimiles only. Shelved as BANC PIC 1885.001--PIC : Use of originals
only by permission of the appropriate curator. Inquiries concerning these materials should be directed, in writing, to the
Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
Publication Rights
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head
of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The
Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright
owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See:
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research
and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Photographs of Yosemite: with Additional Views of Mt. Shasta, Calif. and Cape Horn, Columbia River,
Oregon, BANC PIC 1885.001--ffALB VAULT, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley
Alternate Forms Available
Digital reproductions of select images are available.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog
California--Pictorial works
Oregon--Pictorial works
Shasta, Mount (Calif. : Mountain)--Pictorial works
Yosemite National Park (Calif.)--Pictorial works
Albumen prints
Landscapes (Representations)
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Items 1-12 were a gift to the University from I.W. Taber & Co., 1885. Others were a gift of Frank R. Gwens of Bar Harbor,
Maine.
Accruals
No additions are expected.
Processing Information
Processed by Bancroft Library staff.
Scope and Content of Collection
Twelve Yosemite views printed and issued by I.W. Taber, from original negatives taken by Carleton E. Watkins. To this set
are added one view of the Columbia River and one of Mount Shasta, probably both taken by Watkins on his Oregon trip of 1867.
Watkins returned to Shasta in 1870, another possible date for this view.
General View of Yosemite Valley from Artist's Point
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:01--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Taber number 804.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Down the Valley, from Union Point
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:02--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Taber number 742.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Cathedral Rocks and Spires-River View
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:03--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 31.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 1905.17143:57
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
The Three Brothers--in profile from the river
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:04--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 19xx.198.4:7; 19xx.199.1:7
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 29. Taber number: 29.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
The Lake Bank and Mt. Watkins, Yosemite
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:05--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 72. Taber number: 72.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 1973.057:1; 1905.17143:46; 19xx.199.2:15
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
El Capitan, 3300 feet, Yosemite, Cal.
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:06--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Taber number 677.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 1959.066:14
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 803? Later pub. as Taber # 677.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
"Sentinel", 3100 feet.
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:07--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Taber number 748.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Pi-wy-ack. The Vernal Fall, 300 feet
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:08--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Related views: 1905.17143:51; 19xx.198.1:9; 19xx.198.4:15; 1959.066:10; 1973.057:24; 19xx.198.5:08
Additional Note
Taber number: 87.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Tacoye. The North Dome 3730 feet. Yosemite
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:09--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Taber number: 84.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 1973.057:11; 1905.17143:41
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
The Domes--Distant View
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:10--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 58.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 19xx.198:2:8; 19xx.199.1:4; 19xx.199.2:12
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
[Bridal Veil Falls--Front View (vignette)]
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:11--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 16.
Additional Note
Related views: 1952.021:011; 19xx.198.1.5; 19xx.199.1:6; 1959.066:12
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
[The Yosemite Falls--tree view (vignette)]
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:12--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 51.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Mt. Shasta from Strawberry Valley
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:13--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Taber number 998.
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.
Cape Horn, Columbia River, Oregon
[circa 1861-1866,
printed circa 1880-1885] BANC PIC 1885.001:14--ffALB VAULT
Creator/Collector:
Watkins, Carleton E.
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West)
Physical Description:
1 photographic print : albumen.
Additional Note
Watkins' number: 419.
Additional Note
The Bancroft Library holds multiple copies of this photograph. An effort was made to make an image of at least one copy available
online. Bancroft duplicate(s) or near variant(s) may be found under: BANC PIC 19xx.199.1:14
Additional Note
Taber number 419
Indexing Terms
Albumen prints
Mammoth plates
Photographs.