Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Cook, Geo. L. (George L.).
2. Nowell, F. A.
3. Souder, S. T.
4. Ryan, D. J., 1837- .
5. Soule, John P.
6. Quinby & Co., photographers
7. Underwood & Underwood. pbl
8. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views

Description

1. 28 stereographs (photographic prints) : albumen, b&w; 87 x 176 mm. or smaller.

Summary

1. Views of Fort Sumter: views taken at various times from 1861 after the Union forces evacuated, to a 1903 view from a ship; includes interior views showing "gabions and bomb-proofs," views of debris and rock along the east face, views of bomb-pocked walls, and views showing it as not much more than a heap of dirt and bricks, view in 1872, showing lighthouse and ruins; Ft. Moultrie: views showing cannon and shot and war damage; the battery at Ft. Johnson on James Island, Ft. Sumter in the distance; view of the guns that shelled Charleston.

Alternative title

1. American scenery, war views. 600, 604, 606.

Subject

1. Stereographs
2. Photographic prints
3. Albumen prints
4. Military bases > United States
5. United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Historic sites
6. South Carolina > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
7. James Island (S.C.)
8. Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.)
9. Fort Moultrie (S.C.)
10. Ruins > South Carolina > Charleston
11. Forts & fortifications > South Carolina > Charleston
12. Cannons

Genre/Form

1. Albumen prints.
2. Photographic prints.
3. Stereographs.

Call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 92-F127

Note

1. Title devised by cataloger.
2. Includes views by John P. Soule, Geo. L. Cook, F. A. Nowell and other photographers and publishers.

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Cite as (note)

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Title

1. Stereoscopic views of forts in and around Charleston, S.C. [graphic].

Imprint

1. 1861?-1903

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite as:

1. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Added author

1. Cook, Geo. L. (George L.). Photographer
2. Nowell, F. A. Photographer Charleston & vicinity. 47, 48.
3. Souder, S. T. Photographer
4. Ryan, D. J., 1837- . Photographer Southern Stereoscopic views. 100.
5. Soule, John P. Photographer Scenes of the Great Rebellion. 335, 346, 352, 353.
6. Soule, John P. Photographer War Views.337, 340, 345, 350.
7. Quinby & Co., photographers.
8. Underwood & Underwood. Publisher
9. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Added title

1. American scenery, war views. 600, 604, 606.

Research call number

1. MFY Dennis Coll 92-F127