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Photograph of men standing under an arch by a calm river. The photograph was taken on the Oregon Trail area through Wyoming, according to Newhall and Edkins (137).

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The photograph was taken on the Oregon Trail area through Wyoming, according to Newhall and Edkins (137).

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Photograph by William Henry Jackson of Fort Laramie, at the time of the Indian Peace Treaty of 1868. U.S. Geological Survey. Information taken from photocopies of Jackson's The Oregon Trail. Buildings and tents, men standing in road talking.

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Photograph of wagons and men camped in grass by the river. The photograph was taken on the Oregon Trail area through Wyoming, according to Newhall and Edkins (137).

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Photograph of two men and horses looking up at Independence Rock. The photograph was taken on the Oregon Trail area through Wyoming, according to Newhall and Edkins (137).

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Photograph of two men and horses looking up at Independence Rock. The photograph was taken on the Oregon Trail area through Wyoming, according to Newhall and Edkins (137).

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Photograph of one man looking down on a campsite from Independence Rock. Note on back: "Camp of the US Geological Survey made at Independence Rock, August 26 -1870." The photograph was taken on the Oregon Trail area through Wyoming, according to Newhall and Edkins (137).

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Photographic print of a sketch framed by a painted sign swung out from Cor of Douglas and 15th St Omaha of two Native Americans fighting on horseback. On back is a rough sketch of seven Native Americans also on horseback. Includes initials and holographic inscription by Jackson. In Time Exposure, Jackson notes that this Omaha shingle was taken from "When Pawnee Meets Sioux" by F.O.C. Darley.

Scope and Contents The collection includes multiple typescripts of two journals (1866-1867), correspondence (1924-1953), book manuscripts, news clippings (1929-1966), and mementos from Jackson's round-the-world trip for the World Transportation Commission (1894-1896). The photographs and art work, which comprise the bulk of the collection, include 1082 individual items. Of the 1082, approximately 1003 photographs and 31 pieces of art can be clearly attributed to William Henry Jackson. The photographic...

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Watercolor of William Henry Jackson and friend waving jackets at long horn cattle by roadside. Includes holographic inscription by Jackson. An early sketch (prior to Jackson's work with United States Geological Survey).