Nineteenth Century Political Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
Photogrpahs of late nineteenth century politicians and political representitives
Dates
- Creation: 1850-1900
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.
Historical Note
The Collections includes members of the political landscape during the 19th century from approximately 1850-1900. Many of the politicians shown are military generals, Senators, Supreme Court members, or other important Cabinet members from either the Johnson, Grant, or Hayes' administration. The Collection includes political members from the Whig party, Democratic party and Republican party. Many of the politicians played critical roles in either helping or stopping the progress in Reconstruction and made other important social and economic decisions. Also included is a photo of the Electoral Commission of 1877 and the 1862-1863 Supreme Court..
Extent
1 box (.1 cubic feet)
Abstract
A selection of photographs of late nineteenth century politicians
Arrangement
Arranged in a single series of items alphabetized by last name.
Physical Location
Special Collections
Processing Information
Processed in 2014
- Title
- Guide to the Nineteenth Century Political Photograph Collection 1850-1900
- Author
- Zachariah Selley
- Date
- © 2014
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives Repository