Oversize prints, 1879 - 1903
Item
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Ben Wittick Photograph Collection is one of the most significant extant collections of work by photographer Ben Wittick. Substantial in size, with over 1,000 glass plate negatives alone, this collection is one of the major holdings in the Photo Archives. Wittick's photographs are of historical importance and represent one of the most important visual collections documenting early New Mexico and the Southwest. In addition to stereocards, boudoir cards, cabinet cards, prints, and negatives the collection also includes seven “viewing” albums of 8x10 and 5x8 original prints. All glass negatives have been scanned and are available via New Mexico Digital Collections. Due to the large numbers of prints in this collection images are listed below by negative number and brief citation, by folder or box and not organized by subject but rather by format and size. Additionally there will be some duplication of images between boxes primarily due to size. Note on captions: 1. Caption information is either on original negative or written on photograph and presented as is with no attempt to correct spelling. 2 With regard to Hopi images: if there is a notation on the image, that spelling is used otherwise pueblo names have been corrected such and Hualpi to Walpi, Moqui to Hopi, etc. Though few images are dated, all fall between 1879 and 1903.
Dates
- 1879 - 1903
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to researchers on an appointment basis only, pending approval of application to view original material.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Wittick, Ben, 1845-1903 (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the NMHM Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Repository