John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde with party, including his three sons, the late Dr. R.W. Corwin, and Mr. Bert Mattison (1924)
Creator
Nusbaum, Jesse L. (Jesse Logan)
Date
[1924?]
Summary
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. sits on a rock wall among the ruins of Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park. Five other men, including Dr. R.W. Corwin, second from right, and Bert Mattison, right, sit with Rockefeller on the wall. Rockefeller's three sons sit in front of the wall. One of the young men, probably Laurence, sits on the edge of the ledge of the cliff dwelling. Another of the young men, probably Nelson, sits at the top of a wood ladder, resting his feet on the ; top rung. Jesse Nusbaum's stepson, Deric, sits on a lower ledge and rests one foot on the same ladder. He has a leather satchel at his waist.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 25 x 19 cm. (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Subject
Cliff Palace (Colo.)--1920-1930; Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1920-1930; Archaeological sites--Colorado--1920-1930; Cliff dwellings--1920-1930; Corwin, R. W; Mattison, Bert; Nusbaum, Deric; Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1874-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700110048
Notes
Emulsion is peeling from edges of glass plate.; Title from back of contemporary print owned by the Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001100489
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