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Vistas Fotograficas (Batopilas, Mexico)

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-990-002

Scope and Content

One leather-bound album. Cover printed with title and "William F. Proctor from Alexander R. Shepherd." Album contains 19 albumen prints captioned in English and related to mining in the area of Batopilas, Mexico. Included are: views of that town, the haciendas of San Miguel and Camuchin, various named mines, an ore yard, mine railcars, mill and retorting furnaces, a tunnel, an aqueduct and dam under construction.

Dates

  • 1875-1889

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Extent

1 item (1 album) : 19 mounted albumen prints

Abstract

Album contains 19 albumen prints captioned in English and are related to mining in the area of Batopilas, Mexico.

Physical Location

B2. Shelved in Big Box location by Pictorial Number.
Title
Finding Aid of the Vistas Fotograficas (Batopilas, Mexico), 1875-1889
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2008
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