Charles R. Brady Jr. Rainbow Bridge/Monument Valley Expedition Photographic Album
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2003-015
Scope and Content
The full hand-written title is Photographic Record of the Work and Play of the Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition 1933. The album seems to have been compiled by Charles R. Brady Jr. Black-and-white snapshots provide a record of this scientific expedition to Utah in 1933. Included are:expedition participants at work surveying and at their leisure in camp. There are photos of Navajo Indians (some on horseback.) Other photos show landscapes, pueblos, trading posts (Kayenta and Begashebito), and archaeological sites. Some photos are missing.
This album does not include a photograph of Rainbow Bridge, nor does it include photographs which were also published in Ansel Hall's General Report. It does show more leisure than work images, with many snapshots of dogs, pack animals, and vehicles. The final set of 7 images appear to be urban views in large, unidentified cities, possibly documenting European travel. Prints are 11 x 15 in.
This album does not include a photograph of Rainbow Bridge, nor does it include photographs which were also published in Ansel Hall's General Report. It does show more leisure than work images, with many snapshots of dogs, pack animals, and vehicles. The final set of 7 images appear to be urban views in large, unidentified cities, possibly documenting European travel. Prints are 11 x 15 in.
Dates
- 1933
Creator
- Brady, Charles R. (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
History
While no biographical information about Charles R. Brady, Jr. is included, Brady is identified among the mapping personnel in Ansel Franklin Hall's General Report: Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition of 1933. Between 1933 and 1938, there was a series of expeditions led by Hall for the National Park Service, with the ultimately unsuccessful goal to establish a national park in the region; the area remains a national monument.
Extent
210 items (1 box) : Photograph album containing 210 snapshots ; prints: 11 x 5 in.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The full hand-written title is Photographic Record of the Work and Play of the Rainbow Bridge/Monument Valley Expedition 1933. The album seems to have been compiled by Charles R. Brady Jr. Black-and-white snapshots provide a record of this scientific expedition to Utah in 1933.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Alternate Format Available
Prior to rehousing, the album was scanned. Researchers may request access to the PDF document on site by contacting the Photo Archivist.
Processing Information
The album was initially processed in 2003. In 2019, the 210 photographs were removed from deteriorating pages, and rehoused in neutral material. The original arrangement had no captions, but did number 251 photographs (there is no known corresponding numbered descriptive information.) The last seven unnumbered photographs each have "Charles R. Brady Jr., Bullville, New York" written on the back.
- Excavations (Archaeology) -- Arizona -- Pictorial works
- Excavations (Archaeology) -- Utah -- Pictorial works
- Indians of North America -- Pictorial works
- Monument Valley (Ariz. and Utah) -- Pictorial works
- Navajo Indians -- Pictorial works
- Photographs
- Photography, Artistic
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument (Utah) -- Pictorial works
- Scientific expeditions -- Pictorial works
- Surveying -- Public lands -- Utah -- Pictorial works
- Trading posts -- Pictorial works
Creator
- Brady, Charles R. (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Charles R. Brady Jr. Rainbow Bridge/Monument Valley Expedition Photographic Album, 1933
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2007, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu