C. F. Judson Collection of Photographs of Swiss Mountains Finding Aid

C. F. Judson Collection of Photographs of Swiss Mountains Finding Aid

The American Alpine Club Library

A finding aid to the C. F. Judson Collection of Photographs of Swiss Mountains held at the Henry S. Hall, Jr., American Alpine Club Library.

English

The American Alpine Club Library

Late 19th century

The American Alpine Club Library Archives

Charles Francis Judson was a physician who resided in Philadelphia, PA who published several articles on pediatrics in the early years of the twentieth century. Judson was also a mountaineer who authored an article on the Col de Balme for the American Alpine Journal and whose climbs between 1888 and 1892 are listed in Early American Ascents in the Alps. His collection of photographs contains 12 pictures of the Swiss Alps by various photographers. Several of these images are attributed to the noted mountaineer and photographer, Vittorio Sella. Others are by Swiss photographer Alexander Flury of Pontresina and the photographic studio Spooner & Co. of London, England.

1869

1948

Flury, Alexander
Judson, Charles Francis (1869-1948)
Sella, Vittorio 1859-1943
Spooner & Co. (photographic studio)

Photographic prints

12 prints

.25 linear feet

The photographs in the C. F. Judson collection have not retained their original order. While a small number of creators are identified, most of the photos remain unattributed. The photos arrived in an album, but have since been removed. The album is the last item in the box.

This finding aid was compiled by Micah Messenheimer, University of Denver graduate student, 2010, and AAC Library intern under the supervision of Gary Landeck, Library Director, and Beth Heller, Preservation Librarian.

No restrictions

Housed in the rare books room, the C. F. Judson Collection is non-circulating. Items may be requested and viewed under supervision of staff in the AAC Reading Room during regular library hours or by appointment.