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Glass negatives of Yosemite and other Sierra Nevada scenes [graphic].
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Title:

Glass negatives of Yosemite and other Sierra Nevada scenes

Abstract:

A mixed collection of views, predominanlty of the Yosemite Valley. Some may relate to the Geological Survey of California.

Date:

approximately 1875-1920 (issued)

Subject:

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Geological Survey of California -- Pictorial works
Wilderness areas -- California -- Photographs
California -- Pictorial works
Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.) -- Pictorial works
Yosemite Valley (Calif.) -- Pictorial works

Note:

Title devised by cataloger.
Photographers unknown.
Collection consists of both wet plate and dry plate negatives. Some appear to be early 20th century copy negatives of 19th century views.
NEGATIVES: RESTRICTED. Available for use by appointment only. Inquiries should be submitted to Bancroft Reference via the Reference Inquiry form.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Type:

graphic
Wet collodion negatives.

Physical Description:

graphic
photonegative
16 glass negatives : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. and 11 x 14 in.

Language:

English

Identifier:

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

NEGATIVES: RESTRICTED. Available for use by appointment only. Inquiries should be submitted to Bancroft Reference via the Reference Inquiry form.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

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