Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Person
Dates
- Existence: April 4, 1843 - June 30, 1942
Biographical / Historical
William Henry Jackson, 1843-1942, was one of the most renowned 19th Century landscape photographers of the American West.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Rock formation
Item
Identifier: 009005
Scope and Contents
From the Class:
This record is used to track catalogued boudoir cards not described in another collection. Boudoir cards are card-mounted photographs much like cabinet cards, but boudoir cards are more generously sized [8.5 x 5.5 inches]. The term refers to the format, not the subject matter. The format was used beginning in the late 1870s, grew in popularity in the 1880s, and use tapered off after 1900. In some cases, images created earlier may have been republished in this format. ...
Dates:
Majority of material found within ca. 1880s and 1890s
San Miguel Church, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1881, copied ca. 1900
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 013966
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of photographic images of Santa Fe, New Mexico and the surrounding area. Also included are portraits of Santa Fe residents, railroad scenes, and some images from the surrounding pueblos. The collection includes photographs of Santa Fe buildings, such as the old Capital, the Palace of the Governors, the Penitentiary, and the U.S. Indian School. Also included are street scenes, homes, and businesses. Among the portraits are government officials and...
Dates:
1881; copied ca. 1900