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[Aerial view of Alcatraz.] [Non-stereo black-and-white photonegative.]

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[Aerial view of Alcatraz.] [Non-stereo black-and-white photonegative.]
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Object Details

Publisher

Underwood & Underwood

Collection Creator

Underwood & Underwood

Collection Citation

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Scope and Contents

View shows entire island. Buildings and the large sign "Alcatraz" can be seen easily. This negative was filed erroneously with interpositives.
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GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b5de675f-699a-41a7-93d6-c8b7a1f12d6f

Local Numbers

RSN 25435

General

Currently stored in box 3.2.43 [143]. 2X20R on original envelope.

Place

San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Alcatraz Island (Calif.)

Topic

Prisons
Islands
Waterscapes

Publisher

Underwood & Underwood

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection
Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 27428-27529

Extent

1 Item (5" x 7".)

Medium

Silver gelatin on film.

Condition

Silvering.

Archival Repository

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Type

Archival materials
Aerial photographs
Photographs
Topographical views

Collection Rights

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Genre/Form

Aerial Photographs
Photographs -- 1910-1930 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Acetate film.
Topographical views
Aerial Photographs

Collection Restrictions

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plates are available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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Record ID

ebl-1562731417282-1562731427091-2

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