Detroit Publishing Company photochrom prints
Scope and Contents
The Detroit Publishing Company Photochrom Collection is composed of 766 photochroms depicting various locations and landmarks in North American landmarks, dating primarily from 1898 to 1908 with the bulk falling between 1898 and 1902. Many of them were taken by William Henry Jackson, an American photographer and explorer, with the rest being taken by other photographers working for the Detroit Publishing Company. All of the photochroms were produced by the Detroit Publishing company.
Dates
- 1898 - 1908
- Majority of material found within 1898 - 1902
Creator
- Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 (Person)
- Detroit Publishing Co. (Organization)
Source of Acquisition
The collection was a gift of Howard and Anne Gottlieb, 2013.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information contact James A. Michener Library, Archival Services Department, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 48, Greeley, CO 80639, Phone: (970) 351-2854, E-mail: library.archives@unco.edu
Detroit Publishing Company
The Detroit Photographic Company began in the late 1890’s by William A. Livingstone, Jr. and Edwin H. Husher, in 1905 the company became The Detroit Publishing Company. Between 1895 and 1924 it was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company produced prints of landscapes and city scenes across North America.
Extent
1 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-71)
2 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-67)
3 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-69)
4 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-68)
5 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-73)
6 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-77)
7 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-76)
8 Box(es) (Series 1: Regular Size Photochroms, Sleeves 1-69 Series 2: Mounted Photochroms, Sleeves 70-75)
9 Drawer(s) (Series 2: Mounted Photochroms, Items 76 and 77 Series 3: Panoramic Photochroms, Items 1-54)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of 766 photochroms depicting various locations and landmarks in the North America, dating primarily from 1898 to 1908 with the bulk falling between 1898 and 1902.
Arrangement
This collection is organized into three series:
Series 1 - Regular size photochroms
Series 2 - Mounted photochroms
Series 3 - Panoramic photochroms
Images are arranged by size then according to their number from the Detroit Publishing company catalog.- Title
- Detroit Publishing Company Photochrom Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Melissa Gurney
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Northern Colorado Repository
University Libraries
James A. Michener Library L119
Campus Box 48
Greeley CO 80639
library.archives@unco.edu