Description
A collection of photographs approximately 1890-1928 of miner
Robert S. Watt and family living in the mountains of Los Angeles County. Assorted
views include the Watt Mines Supply Co., Los Angeles; prospecting; hunting; Los
Angeles buildings and oil wells; and miscellaneous scenes of Alaska.
Background
The 1912 Los Angeles City Directory lists Robert S. Watt, president of Watt Mines
Supply Co. and Arthur B. Watt, assistant superintendent. In 1914, the company is no
longer listed and Robert S. Watt is listed as a mining engineer.
Extent
248 photographs in 4 boxes : prints and glass plate negatives + 2
certificates
Restrictions
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.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.