Men and women, members of the Union Pacific excurions to the 100th meridian, pose in a group near burned fire rings and a tent at a camp site in Columbus (Platte County), Nebraska. The men wear top hats or "wideawake" hats, overcoats and pose with rifles. The women wear hats; one woman wears a cloth head wrap and a shawl.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 9 x 18 cm. (3 1/2 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Union Pacific Rail Road, excursion to the 100th meridian, October, 1866.
Subject
Union Pacific Railroad Company--Public relations--19th century; Columbus (Neb.)--19th century; Railroad travel--Nebraska--Columbus--19th century; Tourists--Nebraska--Columbus--19th century; Women--Nebraska--Columbus--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Miss Louise Stegner, Omaha, Neb., 1950.
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: ZZR711003296
Notes
Formerly F29259, F29259a; Title and number "201" printed on stereo card.; R7110032961
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