The Stereo Views of California and the West collection consists of 51 stereographs taken between circa 1867 and circa 1903. Photographers include Carleton E. Watkins, Eadweard Muybridge, Thomas Houseworth & Co., Maxwell Bros., Underwood & Underwood, Charles R. Savage, William H. Jackson, John J. Reilly, and other unidentified photographers. The collection consists of general California scenery, including scenes in Yosemite and views along the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Utah views include a portrait of Brigham Young, the exterior of his home, Salt Lake City views, and scenery.

51 stereographs: b&w; 9 x 18 cm. 52 digital objects

Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish photographs must be submitted in writing to the Curator of Pictorial Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Collection is available for use.