Research Catalog

Title

Views in Yosemite National Park.

Author

Adams, Ansel, 1902-1984

Publication

ca. 1940.

Details

Description

15 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w; 19 x 24 cm or smaller.

Summary

Views of Yosemite, each with figures, some riding horses, some on bikes, other sightseeing; views include: Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls, Yosemite Falls and Merced River; Bridal Veil Falls, El Capitan, Mirror Lake, Gates of Yosemite Valley from the eastern portal of Wawona Tunnel, showing el Capitan, Half Dome, Cloud's Rest and Bridal Veil Fall; clearing snow at Badger Pass, center of skiing activity; view of the ski house, virtually covered with snow. Some views show trails, bridges and other structures. Some views duplicated.

Subjects

• Silver gelatin prints
• Photographic prints
• Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
• Waterfalls > California
• Snow removal > California
• Ski lodges > California
• Rivers > California
• Mountains > California
• Lakes > California
• Horseback riding > California
• Bridges > California

Genre/Form

• Photographic prints.
• Silver gelatin prints.

Note

• Each stamped "Photographed in Yosemite by Ansel Adams," and some stamped "For Rotogravure or Lithograph," or "For Newspaper." Most have picture Collection stamps.
• Some have cited as source "Publicity Dept., Yosemite Park and Curry Co., Yosemite Nat'l Park," and dated 1942.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Provenance (note)

• Picture Collection transfer, 1986.

Call Number

MFZ (Adams) 93-6262

OCLC

NYPG93-F190

Author

Adams, Ansel, 1902-1984, photographer.

Title

Views in Yosemite National Park.

Imprint

ca. 1940.

Restricted Access

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

Provenance

Picture Collection transfer, 1986.

Research Call Number

MFZ (Adams) 93-6262