Gettysburg National Park Commission. Photographs illustrating the work of the commission, 1893-1916

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Summary

Creators:
Gettysburg National Military Park Commission
Abstract:
Photographs of the building and development of Gettysburg National Military Park over the years 1893 to 1916.
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet (10 volumes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

photCL 302. The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Ten volumes of photographs illustrating the development of Gettysburg National Military Park over the years 1893 to 1916, Photographs show work done under the direction of the federally-appointed Gettysburg National Park Commission, chaired by Colonel John P. Nicholson. Scenes include repairing of roads, stone walls, and fences; construction of new roads; general views of landscape features and terrain; and monuments and markers placed at significant battle locations. In some volumes, the images have handwritten captions. The albumen prints are approximately 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, mounted on board, and some later images have the imprint of photographer W. H. Tipton.

Biographical / historical:

John Page Nicholson (1842-1921) was a Civil War veteran and collector. From 1861 to 1865, he served as regimental quartermaster with the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment. After the war, he returned to Philadelphia and started collecting Civil War books, manuscripts, and photographs. He also translated and edited two volumes of Comte de Paris' History of the Civil War in America. From 1885 to 1922, he served as recorder in chief of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and was Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Gettysburg Monument.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Gertrude M. Nicholson, through the agency of Robert O. Schad, September 1922.
Custodial history:

This album was received as part of the Nicholson collection of papers, manuscripts and books related to the Civil War.

Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library staff circa mid-20th century. In 2021, Suzanne Oatey created a finding aid derived from a collection file.

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

photCL 302. The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2129
reference@huntington.org
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