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China expedition photographs from the Arthur Eaton papers [graphic].
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Title:
China expedition photographs from the Arthur Eaton papersCreator/Contributor:
Eaton, Arthur., creatorAbstract:
Chiefly snapshots taken and views acquired on Standard Oil's exploratory expedition to China, 1914-1916, led by University
of California geologist George Davis Louderback. Earlier and later views also present. Many views of local sites and people,
antiquities, temples, the Great Wall, etc. Includes some views of geological features and coal and iron mines as well as a
series illustrating salt production at Tse-lui-tsing. Also includes some commercial views of public decapitations and other
executions.
Date:
ca. 1900-ca. 1920 (issued)Subject:
a-cc---Petroleum -- Prospecting -- China -- Photographs
Mines and mineral resources -- China -- Photographs
Salt industry and trade -- China -- Photographs
Executions and executioners -- China -- Photographs
China -- Pictorial works
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Title supplied by cataloger.
Most photographers unknown. Some photographs likely taken by Eaton and/or other members of the expedition.
Preliminary list applies only to original installment of collection. Additions included several original detailed captions
lists. Collection includes some photographs described in these lists.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
NITRATE NEGATIVES CLOSED TO RESEARCH DUE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESTRICTIONS.
Preliminary list of selected photographs and caption lists for additional material available in library.
Type:
graphicPhysical Description:
graphic
photoprint
3 boxes (ca. 1000 photographic prints) and 14 negatives : b&w ; various sizes.
Language:
English
Origin:
ChinaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
NITRATE NEGATIVES CLOSED TO RESEARCH DUE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESTRICTIONS.