Research Catalog

Stereoscopic views of Paiute, Shoshone and Ute Indians

Title
Stereoscopic views of Paiute, Shoshone and Ute Indians [graphic].
Publication
1865?-1885?

Available Online

NYPL Digital Collections

Details

Additional Authors
  • Carter, C. W.
  • Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942.
  • Thurlow, J., 1831-1878.
  • Weitfle, Charles, 1836-
  • Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
Description
  • 16 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 87 x 176 mm.
  • 4 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Native Americans, primarily portraits made by C. W. Carter in Salt Lake City, and including views of Ute Indians in front of the Zion's Co-operative Mercatile Institution's store in Salt Lake City, Utes on horse back, and "Ute Chiefs" in front of a teepee ["the Ute sub-chief Tush-A-Qui-Not... at Los Pinos Reservation, Colorado (Fleming and Luskey, p.124], and a family group in front of a teepee. Studio portraits include one view from the Hayden survey of "Benito--Ute Indian boy," group portraits of other Utes, Paiutes and Shoshone or Snake Indians, most in traditional or a mix of traditional and European dress, one holding what appears to be a pistol, one group possibly a family group including child in cradleboard; studio portraits of Paiute women and a man and woman.
Subject
  • Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution
  • Consumer cooperatives > Utah
  • Indians of North America > Colorado
  • Indian reservations > Colorado
  • Indians of North America > Utah
  • Indian children > North America
  • Indians of North America > Dwellings
  • Indians of North America > Clothing
  • Paiute Indians
  • Shoshonean Indians
  • Ute Indians
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits.
  • Portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Includes views by C. W. Carter, W. H. Jackson, J. Thurlow and Charles Weitfle.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Exhibitions (note)
  • Two studio portraits by C. W. Carter, one of a man and boy captioned "Shoshones, or Snakes," and a group portrait of five individuals were exhibited in "400 Years of Native-American Portraits: Prints & Photographs from the Collections of the New York Public Library," October, 1992 - January, 1993.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 92-F46
OCLC
NYPG92-F46
Title
Stereoscopic views of Paiute, Shoshone and Ute Indians [graphic].
Imprint
1865?-1885?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Exhibitions
Two studio portraits by C. W. Carter, one of a man and boy captioned "Shoshones, or Snakes," and a group portrait of five individuals were exhibited in "400 Years of Native-American Portraits: Prints & Photographs from the Collections of the New York Public Library," October, 1992 - January, 1993.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Carter, C. W. Photographer Carter's celebrated Indian stereoscopic views. 97, 126.
Carter, C. W. Photographer Stereoscopic gems of Utah scenery.
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. Photographer
Thurlow, J., 1831-1878. Photographer Colorado views.
Weitfle, Charles, 1836- Photographer Stereoscopic views of Colorado scenery. 332.
Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 92-F46
View in Legacy Catalog