W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book I ; no. 125
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
[1881-1885]
Summary
View of a granite obelisk shaped memorial on the edge of the Toltec Gorge, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The inscription reads: "In memoriam James Abram Garfield President of the United States died September 19, 1881. Mourned by all the people. Erected by members of the National Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents, who held memorial burial services on this spot September 26, 1881."
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 11 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book I.
Subject
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881--Monuments; Rio Arriba County (N.M.)--19th century; Toltec Gorge (N.M.)--19th century; Canyons--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--19th century; Monuments & memorials--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--19th century
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: ZZR700300125
Notes
Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Hand-lettered title reproduced in print.; Label on front of photoprint reads: "2936."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-124.; Number: "1613?" hand lettered on negative and inked out on print.; Photoprint is arched.; R7003001259
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