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:
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Includes portraits of Indians and views of pueblo dwellings. Primarily identified as Zuni, Moki (Hopi), and Navajo tribes.
- Biographical / historical:
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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:
- Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
- Note:
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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:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481