Name/Title
Camp Independence, Sierra Nevada, CaliforniaEntry/Object ID
1955.9.9Description
Enlarged photo of Camp Independence. Label affixed to lower right corner says, "Camp Independence." This print has been slightly cropped, and the original shows the number "54" in the lower left corner.
Stamped on reverse: Credit Line, U.S. War Dept. General Staff, photo no. 165-C-131 in the National Archives.
Written in pencil on reverse: Fort Independence. Procured through Sherman Lee Pompey 1965.
This photo was taken in 1871 by Timothy H. O'Sullivan, during George M. Wheeler's survey, which would later be published as Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian.Photograph Details
Subject Place
City
Camp IndependenceCounty
Inyo CountyState/Province
CaliforniaMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
O'Sullivan, Timothy H.Role
PhotographerDate made
1871
