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John K. Hillers Photographs, 1872-1882

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Photographs taken by John K. Hillers for the Powell Survey, the Bureau of American Ethnology, and the U.S. Geological Survey in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico between ca. 1872 and ca. 1882. Included are views of Canyon de Chelly landscapes and ruins, the Hopi village of Oraibi with food drying on rooftops, Santa Clara Pueblo and a waffle garden, Nambe Pueblo, the ruins of a cliff tower near Ft. Wingate, and Lemon's Peak (Utah). The albumen prints are affixed to brittle, foxed mounts and are somewhat yellowed. Prints are 10 x 13 in. or smaller and on a 16 x 20 in. or smaller mount.

Dates

  • 1872-1882

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research. Shelved in High Security area.

Extent

From the Collection: uncounted items (1 box) : uncounted photographic prints ; prints: 10 x 13 in. or smaller

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451