Alexander Gardner (1821-1882) Collection, 1868-1869
1868-1869
Title: Alexander Gardner (1821-1882) Collection, 1868-1869
Dates: 1868-1869
Collection Number: P-089
Creator/Collector:
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Extent: .4 linear feet (Boxes: 1 ov)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Photographs of construction on the Union Pacific Railway from the book "Across the Continent on the Union Pacific Railway".
Several photos are of cities in Kansas, where Gardner went in 1867 to photograph the country and the railroad construction.
Thirty-five of these one hundred fifty views are in the collection.
Language of Material: English
Research is by appointment only
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Alexander Gardner (1821-1882) Collection, 1868-1869. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Gardner is best known for his Civil War photographs. He was in charge of Mathew Brady's gallery in Washington, D.C., from
1858 until 1863, when he opened his own business, and he made the last known photograph of Abraham Lincoln.
Scope and Content of Collection
Photographs of construction on the Union Pacific Railway from the book "Across the Continent on the Union Pacific Railway".
Several photos are of cities in Kansas, where Gardner went in 1867 to photograph the country and the railroad construction.
Thirty-five of these one hundred fifty views are in the collection.
Union Pacific Railway Company