Summary Information

Title: William W. Bartlett Collected Negatives
Inclusive Dates: circa 1850-1937

Creators:

• Bartlett, William W., 1861-1933, collector
• N. A. Preston, photographer of C-52
• Holgar Swanson, photographer of D-595-43, D595-46, D-595-47, D595-50
• Carl G. Johnson Company, Commercial Photographers and Photo-engravers, photographer of A-203

Call Number: PH 7031

Quantity: 7.2 cubic feet (3 archives boxes and 18 negative boxes)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

See the catalog entry for information on possible additional materials and shelf locations.

Abstract:

William W. Bartlett negative collection, consisting of copy and original glass plate, nitrate, paper, and acetate negatives, circa 1850-1937, including William W. Bartlett family photographs and trips to Louisiana and Cripple Creek, Colorado; and extensive views of logging, lumber, and sawmill operations in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and northern Wisconsin. Other images include churches, schools, government, residences, and other buildings in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and construction of the Eau Claire Public Library, 1903. Also included are copy photographs of etchings, paintings, and photographs (made 1783-1880) of Civil War military figures, Native Americans, and others in U.S. and Wisconsin history.

Note:

Negative descriptions were transcribed from labels on the negative sleeves, and reflect terminology in use at that time.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph07031

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