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USGS Survey Photograph Negatives 1904-1912

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 1,000.00 USD
USGS Survey Photograph Negatives 1904-1912
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This is a collection of 88 photograph negatives once owned by Lewis Franklin Biggs. Biggs was the Head of USGS in Washington DC, appointed by Teddy Roosevelt, circa 1910-1912. These were taken by Lewis Franklin Biggs during his survey of the West from the Mojave Desert to Mount Whitney in circa 1904-1912. The negatives include various original rare scenes from the Native American Indians including the only photograph known to exist depicting the White Deer River Dance of the Hopi Indians on Klaukol River, CA. The photographs shown in this description are examples from the collection of original photographs sold by North American Auction Company on January 14, 2017 in which the two albums sold for $2,750 and are not included. The negatives are in good overall condition and are believed to be suitable for making photographs. Each one measures 3.5" x 5.75".