Research Catalog

Title

Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity [graphic] / by Mandeville Thum.

Author

Thum, Mandeville

Publication

Louisville, Ky. : Mandeville Thum, 1876-1877.

Details

Additional Authors

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 7 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x176mm.
• 26 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;

Summary

Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity: views taken in the vicinity include the hotel, Upper Big Spring, Lower Big Spring, the Green river, an African American boy sitting on a log; "Centennial Collection of specimens"; studio portraits of African American guides Mat and William, each with basket, lamp and walking stick; the mouth of the cave; interior views including men sihouetted in a boat on the Echo river, stalagmites and stalactites, gypsum formations, paths, entrances, arches. Some views duplicated.

Alternative Title

Views of Mammoth Cave.

Subject

• African Americans
• Caves > Kentucky
• Stalactites & stalagmites > Kentucky
• Boats > Kentucky
• Hotels > Kentucky
• Rivers > Kentucky
• Tourist trade > Kentucky
• Springs > Kentucky
• Exhibitions > Kentucky
• Mammoth Cave (Ky.)

Genre/Form

• Portraits.
• Albumen photoprints.
• Stereographs.
• Photoprints.
• Flash photographs.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F198

OCLC

NYPG90-F198

Author

Thum, Mandeville, photographer.

Title

Views of Mammoth Cave and vicinity [graphic] / by Mandeville Thum.

Imprint

Louisville, Ky. : Mandeville Thum, 1876-1877.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite As:

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

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Added Author

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added Title

Views of Mammoth Cave.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 90-F198