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Stewart, George R. Photographs from the George Rippey Stewart papers.
BANC PIC 1970.036--PIClocal
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Title:

Photographs from the George Rippey Stewart papers

Creator/Contributor:

Stewart, George R., 1895-1980, creator

Abstract:

Many photographs and original negatives relating to his books "U.S. 40", "N.A. 1: The North-South Continental Highway", "Donner Pass and those who crossed it", and other publications. Collection contains files of photos, many mounted and marked for publication. Locations include sites in California, Nevada, Mexico, Civil War battlefields, and other United States locations. Many copy photos of 19th century images are included. Also present are various roadside views of modern travel and some family photographs (in PIC box 1). Some typed letters regarding credits for his work on Donner Pass accompany photos. U.S. 40 prints are found in PIC box 1 and AX box 1 (oversized), with related negatives in NEG boxes 1-4. Other projects are filed in carton, with negatives and prints interfiled and unavailable for use.
Negatives taken during Stewart's preparation for his book "U.S. 40" (NEG boxes 2-4).

Date:

approximately 1890-1960 (issued)

Subject:

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Battlefields
Universities and colleges -- Faculty
California -- Pictorial works
Nevada -- Pictorial works
Mexico -- Pictorial works
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Battlefields -- Pictorial works
Donner Pass (Calif.) -- Pictorial works
United States Highway 40 -- Pictorial works
California
California -- Donner Pass
Mexico
Nevada
United States
United States -- United States Highway 40
University of California, Berkeley -- Faculty -- Pictorial works
University of California, Berkeley.

Note:

Title devised by cataloger.
PIC box 1 and AX box 1 (U.S. 40 prints): Available for use.
NEGATIVES RESTRICTED. Available for use by appointment only. Inquiries should be submitted to Bancroft Reference via the Reference Inquiry form.
CARTON UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via a Special Collections Request link.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE : Advance notice required for use.
Transferred mainly from George Rippey Stewart papers (BANC MSS 70/88); may include some materials from George R. Stewart papers (BANC MSS C-H 13).
Additions: Gift of Thomas R. Vale; 2017.
American writer, professor of English at University of California, Berkeley.

Type:

graphic
History.
Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

photoprint
1 carton, 6 boxes (approximately 1000 items) : b&w ; various sizes.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1970.036--PIClocal

Origin:

Various places

Copyright Note:

PIC box 1 and AX box 1 (U.S. 40 prints): Available for use.
NEGATIVES RESTRICTED. Available for use by appointment only. Inquiries should be submitted to Bancroft Reference via the Reference Inquiry form.
CARTON UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via a Special Collections Request link.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE : Advance notice required for use.

Related Item:

George Rippey Stewart papers : Stewart, George R., : 1895-1980
U.S. 40 : Stewart, George R., : 1895-1980
Donner Pass and those who crossed it : Stewart, George R., : 1895-1980
N.A. 1: The North-South Continental Highway : Stewart, George R., : 1895-1980