Hell's Half Mile

Photograph

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APSU Art Collection

Name/Title

Hell's Half Mile

Entry/Object ID

2022.0909.05

Description

Black and white photograph of two men on a boat going through a very rocky river Ellsworth L. Kolb and Emery C. Kolb

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection, Jim and Nan Robertson Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Kolb Brothers

Date made

1912

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Paper Tag

Location

en verso lower right

Transcription

"Hell's Half Mile" This section of Ladore Canyon received the title "Hell's Half Mile" when Major Powell and party were on theri expedition through the Green and Colorado River Canyon in 1869-1872. This picture was made on Kolb Brothers photographic expedition through these same canyons, including Grand Canyon of Arizona. Their journey began at Green River City, Wyoming, and terminated at Needles, California. The time consumed was 101 days; the descent 6000 feet, principally in dangerous rapids, of which there were more than three hundred. Kolb Brothers accomplished two-thirds of their journey, each rowing a separate boat, a third party joining them for the balance of the trip. Kolb Brothers

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Notes

Maker's Mark: lower right of photo: 1912 Kolb Brothers en verso lower left in pencil: RK 14,7 en verso lower right in pencil: 150-

Dimensions

Width

7-3/4 in

Length

9-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Image Size: 7.75" x 9.75"