Fort Union., ca. 1833-1866
Scope and Content
This collection contains images of people and places primarily in the Montana Territory. Individuals photographed include Calamity Jane, Malcolm Clark, Theodore Roosevelt, and others in Montana and Dakota Territories. Places photographed include towns, mining camps, wilderness areas, and forts. Other locations in the western United States are also included. Images include original black and white photographic prints, reproductions of black and white prints and sketches, cabinet cards, and one stereographic print. Items date primarily from the 1860s to 1890s.
The photos retain their original order, and appear thematically. Photos are described by title or caption when possible, otherwise a title is supplied. The photographer and date is listed when available. Dimensions of items are given in centimeters. Many photos have further background information written in pencil about the subjects in the pictures, but this information is not included in the finding aid.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1833-1866
Creator
- From the Collection: William Andrews Clark Memorial Library (Collector, Organization)
Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Physical Description note
13 x 8.5
General note
Includes reproductions of seven sketches and two black and white prints. Sketches are of the exterior of Fort Union from multiple vantage points, and two sketches include Assiniboin Indians. Of the sketches, one was drawn by Granville Stuart, and another by Alexander Murray. Photographs include the exterior of Fort Union and a man sitting in front of a building inside the fort.
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository