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Promontory Point, the flag marks the point where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines were joined. Photographed two months later, 1869 May 10

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 1608 Series 2 Item 829
Image of Promontory Point, the flag marks the point where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines were joined. Photographed two months later
Image of Promontory Point, the flag marks the point where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines were joined. Photographed two months later

Scope and Contents note

Photograph only of a train on the railroad tracks.

Dates

  • Other: 1869 May 10

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research. Photographs kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the William Henry Jackson papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 photograph : sepia, albumen ; 9 x 10.5 cm

Language of Materials

English

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