Photographs made by John K. Hillers of Zuni, Hopi and Navaho country., 1879-1881, bulk 1879

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Hillers, John K.
Abstract:
Includes portraits of Indians and views of pueblo dwellings. Primarily identified as Zuni, Moki (Hopi), and Navajo tribes.
Extent:
25 digital objects 44 digital objects; 44 mounted photos in 2 boxes) : albumen ; 39 x 34 cm. and 41 x 52 cm
Language:
Collection materials are in English

Background

Scope and content:

Includes portraits of Indians and views of pueblo dwellings. Primarily identified as Zuni, Moki (Hopi), and Navajo tribes.

Biographical / historical:

Hillers, initially under John Wesley Powell, was photographer on several survey expeditions of the American West from 1872 into the 1880's. He was chief photographer of the United States Geological Survey until 1900.

Physical location:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Note:

A few views may date from 1881. (cf. Fowler, Don D. The Western photographs of John K. Hillers..., pp. 96, 108)

Access and use

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481