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 African-American Woman with Baby in Railroad Yard, ca.1893(2005-03-03T15:01:47Z)This photograph shows and African-American woman walking through a railroad yard carying her child on her back. A railroad car with coupling device is seen in foreground, while woman with child is in center-right part of the photo.Item British Freighter at Port of New Orleans, ca. 1893(2005-02-21T16:44:09Z)This photograph portrays an English steam ship at Port of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, ca. 1893. Ship is flying the British Naval Ensign at stern. Pier is on starboard side of ship. Cargo (covered) is seen on the pier, and a building is seen in the background.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 French Cathedral at New Orleans, ca.1893(2005-02-21T21:15:32Z)This photograph portrays a French cathedral at New Orleans, Louisiana, ca. 1893. Two young girls are seen walking in foreground. Three women are behind them with backs to the camera, and cathedral is seen in the center background.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 Hotel I (name and location unidentified), ca. 1893(2005-03-14T18:23:00Z)This photograph shows the front elevation of a "grand hotel"-type building. The name and location of the building are unknown (possibly in the American west or southwest) ca. 1893.Item Hotel II (name and location unidentified), ca. 1893(2005-03-14T18:23:11Z)This photograph shows the front elevation of a Victorian style hotel-type building. The name and location of the building are unknown (possibly in the American west or southwest) ca. 1893.Item Man Reading Newspaper, Port of New Orleans, ca.1893(2005-02-21T20:11:33Z)This photograph portrays a man (perhaps a longshoreman) on a pier at Port of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, ca. 1893. Subject is seated on a sawhorse, reading a newspaper. Behind him are stacked bales of cotton. Loose cotton can be seen on deck of pier. A series of buildings can be seen in the background.Item Market Scene with Shoppers, New Orleans, ca. 1893(2005-02-28T18:32:34Z)This photograph portrays a covered outdoor market scene in New Orleans, Louisiana, ca. 1893. Market stall with table containing bananas and other fruits and baskets is seen at right of photo. Shoppers (both women and men) are seen in center. Two of the shoppers are looking at the directly at the photographer. Cityscape with buildings and railings is just outside to the left.Item Market Scene with Young Man, New Orleans, ca. 1893(2005-02-28T18:33:00Z)This photograph shows a market scene in New Orleans, Louisiana, ca. 1893. Market stalls with goods are seen at right. An African-American man with a basket under his arm is turning to look at the photographer at left.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.