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John K. Hillers Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-2004-002

Scope and Content

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

Creator

Access Restrictions

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

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of 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.

Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

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.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Physical Location

Located in High Security area.
Title
Finding Aid of the John K. Hillers Photograph Collection, 1872-1882
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2007
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