Andrew and Violet Neuenburg photograph albums of Sierra Club trips, 1904-1933

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Summary

Abstract:
A collection of eight personal photograph albums of Sierra Club trips in Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and other parts of California, 1904 to 1933.
Extent:
5.67 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Andrew and Violet Neuenburg photograph albums of Sierra Club trips, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains eight personal photograph albums of young men and women on Sierra Club trips, primarily in Yosemite, the High Sierras, and King's Canyon, California. The albums date from 1904 to 1919, with one dated 1933, and bear the names of A. E. Neuenburg and Violet Ehrman (in later albums, "Mrs. A. E. Neuenburg"). Images include people mountain hiking, fishing, swimming in lakes, camping, and having outdoor picnics and tea parties. There are many images of women throughout, seen individually and in outdoor activities.

Biographical / historical:

Andrew E. Neuenburg (1878-1961) and Violet (Ehrman) Neuenburg (1882-1966), a married couple, lived in San Francisco and were active Sierra Club members; Andrew Neuenburg was a committee member from 1916 to 1918. The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by naturalist John Muir.

Acquisition information:
Gift of R. W. Freshwater, October 1978.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library staff, circa late-20th century. In 2020, 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:

[Identification of item]. Andrew and Violet Neuenburg photograph albums of Sierra Club trips, 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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