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O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882

 Person

Biographical History

Timothy O'Sullivan (1840-1882) was an early Western photographer. He served with Clarence King on the United States Geological Explorations of the Fortieth Parallel in 1867.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Timothy O'Sullivan photograph

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227644157]
Identifier: MSS 5925
Scope and Contents

This collection contains one copy of Timothy O'Sullivan's photograph of his supply wagon in the Carson Desert, Nevada, reproduced in commemoration of the Beinecke Library 25th anniversary in 1988. The photograph was originally taken in 1867 while O'Sullivan was part of the United States Geological Explorations of the Fortieth Parallel.

Dates: 1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Timothy O'Sullivan photograph

Snow Peaks, Bull Run Mining District, Nevada

 Item
Identifier: MSS 8852
Scope and Contents

Mounted albumen photograph titled Snow Peaks, Bull Run Mining District, Nevada.

Dates: 1871
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Snow Peaks, Bull Run Mining District, Nevada

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