MS 593 - Yellowstone Photograph Collection, 1915-1915 | McCracken Research Library

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 593 - Yellowstone Photograph Collection, 1915-1915

Predominant Dates:undated, 1915

Primary Creator: Haynes, Jack Ellis

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: The collection is arranged in the original order that it was recieved.

Date Acquired: 03/31/2016

Subjects: Haynes, Inc., Photography, Artistic, United States Army—History—Photographs., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

Languages: English

Abstract

The collection includes two photographs depicting different historical moments in Yellowstone's history. One of the pictures is of the first automobile tour that took place in Yellowstone in 1915. This moment would change how Yellowstone is toured and seen, even impacting how tourists move through Yellowstone today. The second picture is of an Army pack moving through Yellowstone. This shows Yellowstone in the time before the National Park Service and when the Army ran Yellowstone National Park.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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This collection includes two photographs of Yellowstone National Park History. One photograph is of the first automobile tour in Yellowstone Park, during the year of 1915. The other photograph is of an Army pack moving through Yellowstone.

Collection Historical Note

The photographs in this collection depict the early years of Yellowstone National Park. The first photograph is of the first automobile tour in Yellowstone Park, which changed the way tourists move around and are able to see the park. The second photograph is of an Army pack moving through the park, which gives a glimpse into how the park was run by the Army and before the National Park Services.

Subject/Index Terms

Haynes, Inc.
Photography, Artistic
United States Army—History—Photographs.
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park

Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: John Brown

Acquisition Method: This collection was purchased by the Buffalo Bill Center of the West from John Brown.

Preferred Citation: Yellowstone Photograph Collection, MS 593, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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