Bradford Washburn Photographs
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Title
Bradford Washburn Photographs
Description
Bradford Washburn (1910-2007) built a career as a distinguished mountaineer, photographer, and professional cartographer. He is best known for his aerial photography and the quality and precision of his mountain photography.
The Bradford Washburn Photographs consist of 178 photographs dated 1929-1994 (bulk 1930s-1979). The majority of the images show mountains and glaciers in Alaska, particularly Denali and other locations in the Alaska Range. Each photograph is framed, and most are signed and dated by the photographer.
Photographs with accession numbers in the range 2008.2.1-175 were acquired by the American Alpine Club in 2008.
The Bradford Washburn Photographs consist of 178 photographs dated 1929-1994 (bulk 1930s-1979). The majority of the images show mountains and glaciers in Alaska, particularly Denali and other locations in the Alaska Range. Each photograph is framed, and most are signed and dated by the photographer.
Photographs with accession numbers in the range 2008.2.1-175 were acquired by the American Alpine Club in 2008.
Creator
Washburn, Bradford, 1910-2007, photographer
Date
1929-1994 (bulk 1930s-1979)
Collection Items
072 - Thrust faults, south Crillon Glacier
Negative 57-2810. Title written on mat in photographer's hand.
070 - Meaders near head of Tazlina River, Alaska
Negative 1592. Title written on mat in photographer's hand.
069 - Woodworth Glacier and its esker, Tasnuna Valley, Alaska
Negative 1834. Title written on mat in photographer's hand. Alternative title taken from dealer's list.
065 - Mount Logan in windstorm
Negative 7596. Title written on mat by photographer. Alternative title taken from dealer's list.
Collection Tree
- Bradford Washburn Photographs