Southwestern United States Photograph Collection
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Photographs dated 1893 taken by an unknown photographer. Train station scenes appear in a number of the photographs, suggesting that they were taken while he/she was on a train trip. Images illustrate a number of American cities from New Orleans, Louisiana to locations in Colorado and where originally part of a photograph scrapbook. This collection was acquired by the Special Collections Research Center in 2003.
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Item African-American Men in front of Wooden Building, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-03T14:31:05Z)This photograph shows two African-American men posed for the camera (one is seated, one is standing) in front of a wooden building. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be in in the American southwest ca. 1893 in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico. A handmade sign behind them reads: "Finest Sugar Cured Meats".Item African-American Men, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-03T14:26:49Z)This photograph shows Three African-American men posed for the camera (one is seated, the other two are standing) in front of a wooden building. Though the location is unknown, it is beleived to be in the American southwest (in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico) ca. 1893. Two handmade signs behind them advertize "Spiced Pigs's Feet and Tripe", and "Finest Sugar Cured Meats".Item Desert Landscape and Village Scene, Location Unknown, ca. 1893(2005-03-02T16:46:32Z)This photograph shows a desert landscape scene in the American Southwest. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be Arizona ca. 1893. In center of photo is a desert scrub ladscape with several adobe and wooden buildings. In background is a mountain range. In foreground is what appears to be a tent anchor and rope.Item Desert/Mountain Scene 1, Southwest United States(2011-12-13)This photograph depicts various rock formations in a high desert. This area of desert could possibly be the same national park as Miracle Rock.Item Desert/Mountain Scene 2, Southwest United States(2011-12-13)This photograph also shows rock formations in the high desert. The formation consists of a group of large rock spires. Though the location is unknown similar rock spires are present in the deserts of Arizona.Item Horse and Buildings, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-03T14:13:14Z)This photograph shows a horse staring out from behind a wooden building at the photographer. The animal is tied to the lower part of the building. An adobe building is seen at right. Though location is unknown, it is believed to be in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico, ca. 1893.Item Men and Women on Train Platform, United States(2011-12-13)This photograph shows men and women standing in front of a stopped train. Many of the men and women are well dressed and could be middle to upper class tourists. A group of women stand in the foreground with several men behind them.Item Mexican-American Men at Train Station, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-14T18:22:45Z)This photograph a group of seven Mexican-American men in front of a kiosk at a railroad station. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be in the American southwest (in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico) ca. 1893. They are clothed in traditional dress, including serape and sombreros.Item Mexican-American Women with Children, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-11T14:29:40Z)This photograph shows several Mexican-American women dressed in traditional clothing with their children. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be in the American southwest (in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico) ca. 1893. To the left are two men (one with back to camera) wearing pith helmets. Town storefonts are seen in the background.Item Miracle Rock, Near the City of Grand Junction, Colorado(2011-12-13)This photograph taken from a horse drawn wagon, shows Colorado's Miracle Rock, a large sandstone boulder perched on a cliff.Item Mission Style Church 1, Southwest United States(2011-12-13)This photograph shows a gated mission style church believed to be somewhere in the Southwest. The church sits on a country road behind a wooden picket fence and iron gates.Item Mission Style Church 2, Southwest United States(2011-12-13)This photograph shows a Mission style church located on a main road somewhere in the Southwest. Two women are entering the church which is flanked by smaller buildings on either side.Item Mission-Type Building, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-18T20:05:17Z)This photgraph portrays a Spanish mission in the American southwest, ca. 1893. Four individuals are seen at various locations in the front of the building. A cross sits atop a small fenced mound in the front of the mission.Item Photograph: Street scene with Mexican-American Man, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2012-03-13)This photograph shows a young man posed on a street corner. Several other young men or children stand behind him. The building in the distance is labeled as an administrative building. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be in the American southwest ca. 1893 in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico.Item San Xavier Hotel, Tucson, Arizona, ca. 1893(2005-03-02T17:15:19Z)This photograph shows the former Hotel San Xavier in Tucson Arizona, ca. 1893. In foreground are cacti, trees, and a white picket fence, while the hotel is seen in background. Another smaller building is at left.Item Stopped Train Two Miles Above Sea Level, possibly Colorado(2011-12-13)In this photograph several passengers stand in front of a stopped train. The original caption for this photograph noted that the train was stopped two miles above sea level, possibly in the Colorado Mountains. A woman stands in the foreground of the picture while behind her several men look out over a cliff.Item Street Scene with Mexican - American Men, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-03T14:18:31Z)This photograph shows a street scene in the American Southwest, possibly Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico ca. 1893. Three Mexican-American men in traditional mexican dress look at the photographer. One wears a poncho or blanket draped around him and a kerchief around his face. Another at left peers from behind the wall of a building. A third, in the background, is holding a rope. Another man, an Anglo-American in a black suit and hat, appears to be speaking with someone just outside the frame.Item Street Scene with Horses and Wagon, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-02T17:56:17Z)This photograph shows a street scene in the American southwest. Though unknown, the location is presumably Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico ca. 1893. Horses, wagons, men, and dogs are seen in the center of the photo, while buildings and storefronts are seen at left and in background. Telephone/telegraph poles are also visible.Item Street Scene with Mexican-American Children, Southwest United States, ca. 1893(2005-03-03T14:48:18Z)This photograph shows two Mexican-American children posed for the camera in the street of a southwestern town. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be in Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico ca. 1893. A wagon and adobe/thatch homes are to their left, while wooden town buildings are in the distance behind them.Item Street scene with Mexican-American Man, Southwest United States(2011-12-13)This photograph shows a young man posed on a street corner. Several other young men or children stand behind him. The building in the distance is labeled as an administrative building. Though the location is unknown, it is believed to be in the American southwest ca. 1893 in either Texas, Arizona, or New Mexico.