A trip through the Black Canyon by J.E. Pelton, J.A. Curtis, M.F. Hovey, E.B. Anderson, and Will Torrence
Creator
Torrence, William, 1872-1921
Date
1900 September
Summary
Title page of photograph album documenting the first exploration of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, in Montrose County, Colorado, by John E. Pelton, J.A. Curtis, M.F. Hovey, Will W. Torrence, and E.B. Anderson.
Description
1 photographic print ; 17 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 264. Will Torrence. A trip through the Black Canyon.
Subject
Discovery and exploration--American--Colorado--Montrose County; Title pages
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
McKee.
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: ZZR711007362; Photographic print included in: A trip through the Black Canyon by J.E. Pelton, J.A. Curtis, M.F. Hovey, E.B. Anderson, and Will Torrance / Photographs by Will Torrance.
Notes
Denver Republican clipping (12/9/1900) mounted in album reads in part: "The party was 21 days in making the journey of 14 miles from the junction of the Cimarron River with the Gunnison" and "to determine [if it was] possible to build a 'hill side ditch'."; Mounted on album page; Z-7363 on verso.; Title from letters reproduced in photographic print.; Library has additional iterations of this item: 1 photographic print ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.).; R7110073624
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