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Gate of Acoma, N.M., circa 1890 October 23

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Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Title from manuscript caption on recto. A path between monumental rock formations (free-standing monoliths, or hoodoos) high up on a mesa, and a mesa wall on the right. Leaning against a wall to the left is a member of the census party in a dark hat, dark shirt and dark coat with a light-colored box or sheaf of papers under his right arm. He may have a cigarette in his mouth.

Back of mount has grey flower pattern. Illustrated in Titterton, page 217.

Arrangement

Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Collection History

Appraisal

No materials were separated during 2011 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Valerie Addonizio in 2011 November . Finding aid adapted from research and descriptive information provided by Austin Lamont and edited by Valerie Addonizio in 2011 November .

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Credit this material:

Gate of Acoma, N.M.; Julian Scott Photographs for the 11th Census, C1412, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1

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Bibliography

Donaldson, Thomas. 1893. Eleventh census of the United States, 1890: extra census bulletin. Washington, D.C.: United States Census Print Office. Titterton, Robert J. 1997. Julian Scott: artist of the Civil War and native America. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co.

Names:
United States. Census Office (11th census : 1890)
Keam, Thomas V.
McCook, Alexander McDowell (1831-1903)
Morgan, T. J. (Thomas Jefferson) (1839-1902)
Parker, Quanah (1845?-1911)