China expedition photographs from the Arthur Eaton papers

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Summary

Title:
China expedition photographs from the Arthur Eaton papers
Creators:
Eaton, Arthur. and Eaton, Arthur. Arthur Eaton papers.
Abstract:
Chiefly snapshots taken and views acquired on Standard Oil's exploratory expedition to China, 1914-1916, led by University of California geologist George Davis Louderback. Earlier and later views also present. Many views of local sites and people, antiquities, temples, the Great Wall, etc. Includes some views of geological features and coal and iron mines as well as a series illustrating salt production at Tse-lui-tsing. Also includes some commercial views of public decapitations and other executions.
Extent:
3 boxes (ca. 1000 photographic prints) and 14 negatives :
Language:
English

Background

Arrangement:
A portion of the collection is arranged according to numbers assigned to photographs from original installment. Another portion is arranged according to film roll number as indicated on print versos and accompanying caption lists. Remainder of collection is organized in general groupings as received.
Physical description:
3 boxes (ca. 1000 photographic prints) and 14 negatives : b ; various sizes.
Physical facet:
b ;
Dimensions:
various sizes.
Note:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE:

CLOSED TO RESEARCH DUE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESTRICTIONS.

Preliminary list of selected photographs and caption lists for additional material

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE:

CLOSED TO RESEARCH DUE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESTRICTIONS.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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