Expedition views with Native Americans will be found on the Native Americans page.
Exp97. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.193. Glacier Canon. Looking down. “719” in negative. VG. $75
Exp104. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Stereo Studies among the Great Tetons of Snake River.507-Teton Range, South. G. $85
Exp105. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views in the Yellowstone National Park. Crater of the Grotto. VG. $100
Exp109. W. Bell. Explorations West of the 100th Meridian. Expedition of 1872, Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Com’dg. Utah Series. No. 14-Sevier River at Gunnison. Library of Congress Duplicate. G. $65
Exp115. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 154. Georgetown. From Empire Trail. G. $65
Exp116. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 173. Ute Falls. VG. $45
Exp117. [T.H. O’Sullivan]. Published by E&HT Anthony. Darien Expedition. Commodore Selfridge, commanding. 15.–Street, Cartagena. G. $150
Exp129. Hillers. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, Second Division. J.W. Powell, in charge. 1875. Views on Water Pocket Creek. No. 186. Belted Cliffs and Lower Lead Cliffs. Crease at center of card o/w VG. $50
Exp130. Hillers. J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson U.S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Colorado River of the West. Views in Summit Valley. No. 129. Distant View of an Ancient Moraine. VG. $75
Exp135. Hillers. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, Second Division. J.W. Powell, in charge. 1875. Views on Corral Creek. No. 141. Corral Creek Canon. G. $50
Exp154. Hillers. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories, Second Division. J.W. Powell, in charge. 1875. Views on Spring Creek. No. 133. Nettle Cascade. VG. $50
Exp159. [T.H. O’Sullivan]. Darien Expedition, Comd’r Selfridge, Comd’g. Tropical Scenery. Scene Pinogana, Isthmus of Darien. VG. $200
Exp163. [Illingworth & Bill]. Crossing the Plains to Montana with Capt. Fisk’s Expedition, 1866. 241-Bluffs near Fort Berthold (1). VG. $450
Exp167. No photographer ID. Written on verso “N.P.R.R. Survey party of 1869 as we came in from the woods. St. Cloud in the distance. J.M.H.” VG. $450
Exp168. No photographer ID. Relics of Sir John Franklin’s Expedition. VG. $250
Exp172. U.S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Valley of the Colorado by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson. Canons of Green River. Labyrinth Canon Series-Rocks at Trinalcove Bend. Right image is tinted, left is not. G. $25
Exp185. John Moran. Darien Expedition. Written on verso “US Ship ?? Islands Cupica Bay.” Mount verso states White Mountain Scenery but obviously that is not the case. G. $75
Exp187. W.H. Illingworth, St. Paul, Minn. Stereographs of the Black Hills. No. 852. Custer’s Expedition. VG. $500
Exp193. [William H. Rau]. Transit of Venus Expedition. Chatham Island. 10133. Cabin of the wrecked crew of the “Alabama.” The Transit of Venus expedition was in Dec. 1874. Weather prevented any good shots of the Transit being made. The wreck of the whaler “Alabama” took place in Aug. 1865. Here is a report from the Sydney Morning Herald of Monday, Aug. 29, 1865. Some of the text is unclear as it was optically read from the old newspaper:
WRECK OF THE BARQUE ALABAMA AT THE CHATHAM ISLANDS. ALL HANDS SAVED.
The following letters to the United States Consul at Lyttelton,were written by Captain Coffin, at Port Hutt, Chatham Islands, dated July 10th and 23rd, 1865, referring to the above wreck – Sir, – I regret to acquaint you with the loss of the whaling barque Alabama, of Nantucket, Mass , under the following circumstances, and which I shall thank you to publish through the medium of the Press. Upon May 17th last we entered Petro Bay, bound to Port Hutt, but in consquence of head winds and night coming on, I was under the necessity of anchoring at Waitanga. On or about Saturday, May 20th, it blew a furious gale from the S.W., and heavy sea setting in from the bay, our port chain parted, and we lost our lightest anchor and ten fathoms chain. The ship rode out the remainder of the gale with one anchor and ninety fathoms chain. On Tuesday 23rd May, the gale abated and about May 27th I left the Waitanga and sailed across to Port Hutt. This point is considered the only port of safety in the Chatham Islands I arrived at Port Hutt the same day, at 11.30. On June 9th I had completed getting any stoves, water, and provisions, and was ready for sea. The wind was about due south, and I could not beat out. There was no swell at the time. The wind continued in the same point for four days. On the night of the 13th it gradually increased, and at 3 am. it blew a strong gale from the south , a heavy swell was setting into the bay at the same time– I mean into the harbour. I did not consider that there was any danger, as the holding ground is considered good. I had my heaviest anchor down, with 75 fathoms of chain At 3.30 a.m, on June 14th, the ship began to drag the wind was blowing at the time almost a hurricane. At 4 am we were close to the rocks I cannot say whether the chain parted or the fluke of the anchor broke, as I have not yet recovered it. The ship’s head fell off rapidly before the wind, and in a few minutes we struck on the rocks, among the breakers the ship then commenced to thump tremendously. A consultation of the officers was called, und it was considered best to cut away some of the masts to relieve of the ship. I ordered them to cut away the mainmast, which was accordingly done. It fell, carrying away the mizzen topmast with it. The foremast threatened to fall, and I ordered that also to be cut away. The cutting away of the masts relieved the ship, although she continued to thump heavily on the rocks. At 4.30 a.m. in the lower hold was full of water. At about 10 a.m. part of the crew managed to get ashore, although we could land nothing from the ship some provisions were thrown overboard and washed ashore, and were taken up by the men on the beach. Seeing that the ship was totally wrecked we next proceeded to make some arrangements for our comfort, there being no houses near, nor any settlers, we commenced throwing overboard boards, taking down the bulk heads, which the crew on the beach gathered up, we commenced building a house. The gale lasted until the latter part of the 17th, so that we could land nothing from the ship. After this subsided we commenced landing what we could get from the ship, and have continued to do so up to the present time. We had of the 50 or 100 barrels of sperm on board but I have not been able to give it yet I got a little ashore. A few days ago about the e barrels oil mixed ear This was from between decks I have ever) u ison to believe Mint u ear entity of the oil is stove, and that the ship’s bottom is Indi) stove in, as the tide ebbs and bows instile of till still, the same as on the outside The crew have used even over then to give the ship and the cargo belonging to it I have form ed very kind to mining and consider aliens from the visitors, both native and J traps in I am, etc Alfred M Coffin, late master of the Alabama, barque July 23rd, 1865. Sir-We the schooner I tying Cloud, I form was part of the crew of the late whaling barque Alabama, wrecked at this port, who will probably cut on other assistance. The officers and stewards remain with me upon this Island until the schooner’s return as we have c not yet got all we can from the wreck I have paid Captain Anderson muster of the 1 Flying Cloud, £4 each for the passage of the men, which is in eggs due to them About all we can save from thowiccUis enough to passages din. and expenses Yours, c, Alfred M Coffin -Southern Cross, August 13th.
VG. $150
Exp194. T.H. O’Sullivan. Darien Expedition. Commodore Selfridge, Commanding. Published by E&HT Anthony. 18-Chipagana. From the Hills. VG. $150
Exp195. W.H. Jackson, Washington, DC. Views in Utah, Idaho, and Montana, 1871. 388-Snake River, near Taylor’s Bridge. VG. $75
Exp196. W.H. Jackson, Washington, DC. Views in Utah, Idaho, and Montana, 1871. 387-Snake River near Taylor’s Bridge. VG. $75
Exp197. W.H. Jackson, Washington, DC. Views in Utah, Idaho, and Montana, 1871. 394-Wild Cat Canon, Montana. VG. $75
Exp198. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. View South from Divide. VG. $50
Exp199. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Antelope Park. VG. $50
Exp200. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Mesa Lands, Col. Divide. VG. $50
Exp201. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. View in Pleasant Park. VG. $50
Exp202. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Grand Lake Middle Park. VG. $50
Exp203. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Stereo. Studies among Rocky Mountains. 603. Trail in West Gallatin Canon. VG. $50
Exp204. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Canon of the West Gallatin, Montana Territory. 602-Our Trail in the Woods. VG. $50
Exp205. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 764. Untitled. VG. $35
Exp206. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Grand Lake Middle Park. VG. $50
Exp207. W.H. Jackson. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories. Prof. F.V. Hayden, in charge. Views among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Fortified Rock on the Mc Elmo. VG. $35