Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1982.43.1-6

Description

Collection of six copies of photos of Christofferson's tractor biplane flight in the Owens Valley. They were taken by A. A. Forbes of Bishop. These copies are stamped on reverse with the donors' information. 1982.43.1--The Starting Point, Flight from Bishop to Lone Pine, Christofferson Tractor Biplane, #1882 or 1892. 1982.43.2--After the Whitney Flight 6-24-14, Christofferson Tractor Biplane, #1898. 1982.43.3--Dedication of the Exposition Way, Christofferson Tractor Biplane, Bishop, Cal., #1877. [This photo shows the plane in flight.] 1982.43.4--Dedication of the Exposition Way, Christofferson Tractor Biplane, Bishop, Cal., #1880. 1982.43.5--Christofferson Tractor Biplane, Bishop, Cal., #1878. [This photo shows a bandstand for spectators in the background and a man at the propeller.] 1982.43.6--Getting Ready for the Flight from Bishop to Lone Pine, Christofferson Tractor Biplane, #189-. [This photo shows several men pushing the plane through an open field.

Collection

Russ and Anne Johnson Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Forbes, A. A.

Role

Photographer

Date made

June 1914