William Newton Byers lies on a cloth (possibly a tent) on the ground in the tundra of Mt. Byers (Byers Peak). He was a Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster. He has a pair of binoculars around his neck. His hat and a raincoat lie near him.
Description
1 photographic print ; 6 x 8 cm. (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Subject
Byers Peak (Colo.)--19th century; Grand County (Colo.)--19th century; Hiking--Colorado--Grand County--19th century; Journalists--Colorado--Grand County--19th century; Postmasters--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
Geographic Area
Grand County (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711002357
Notes
Formerly F19742; Title handwritten on back of photographic print.; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: 1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); R7110023572
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