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Mining photographs from the Wallace G. Macgregor papers.
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Title:

Mining photographs from the Wallace G. Macgregor papers

Creator/Contributor:

Macgregor, Wallace G., 1867-, creator, photographer,, collector.

Abstract:

Mining photographs show the Globe Mine in Dedrick (Trinity County, California), the Planet-Saturn Mining Company in Fools Gulch, Arizona, and others. Other related views show mining equipment, pack trains, and construction. Macgregor fire hoses being demonstrated in Oakland and Emeryville are also pictured. Other types of views include scenery, buildings, Macgregor family homes, family portraits, etc. Two albums titled "Views around Johnsville, Plumas Co." were apparently compiled for family and friends and mainly show scenery, men and women fishing, and a July 4th celebration. Additional locations pictured in the collection include Manhattan, Nevada, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, and Portland, Oregon.

Date:

1899-1915 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca -- n-us-nv -- n-us-az
Macgregor, Wallace G -- 1867- -- Portraits
McGregor family -- Portraits
Mines and mineral resources -- California -- Photographs
Mines and mineral resources -- Arizona -- Photographs
Fire hose -- Photographs
Mines and mineral resources -- California -- Trinity County -- Photographs
Plumas County (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Manhattan (Nev.) -- Pictorial works
Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Portland (Or.) -- Pictorial works

Note:

Title supplied by cataloger.
Probably photographed or collected by Wallace G. Macgregor.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

photoprint
123 photographic prints and postcards : b&w ; various sizes

Language:

English

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.