MS 561 - Asahel Curtis Northern Pacific Railroad Company Postcards, 1874-1941 | McCracken Research Library

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 561 - Asahel Curtis Northern Pacific Railroad Company Postcards, 1874-1941

Predominant Dates:circa 1901

Primary Creator: Asahel Curtis Photo Company (1874-1941)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Date Acquired: 06/27/2016

Subjects: Cody (Wyo.), Photographers--United States, Yellowstone National Park

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection contains 17 postcards of nature photographs of Yellowstone National Park, Cody Road to Yellowstone, Shoshone Dam, Wind River Canyon, Thermopolis & Boysen Dam. He took these photos while employed for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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Biographical Note

Asahel Curtis was a photographer from Washington State, born in Ohio in 1874. He was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company to take photographs for postcards.

Subject/Index Terms

Cody (Wyo.)
Photographers--United States
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: Rosella A Porter

Acquisition Method: gift

Preferred Citation: Asahel Curtis Northern Pacific Railroad Company Postcards, 1874-1941, MS 561 SC, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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