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Start Over Collection Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection, 1728-1991, bulk 1850-1970

Unknown photographer "The Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana." Stereograph, light yellow card, circa 1885 Box 13, Folder 684

Two old men, hats off, lean against overturned barrels; rows and rows of overturned barrels; five other men in background. Stamped verso, "New Orleans. Series A. The Mississippi River." Catalogue of 23 scenes listed.

  1. Yale University -Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
  2. Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection, 1728-1991, bulk 1850-1970
  3. Series I. Visual Material
  4. STEREOGRAPHS

Unknown photographer Three bullocks harnessed to wagon in street; two lying down, driver stands beside wagon holding reins and whip. Men stand on sidewalk and along curb in background. Later 19th century photograph, mounted on card, 5 x 8, circa 1885 Box 16, Folder 734

Duplicates of item #451; same image, this much clearer. No title or publisher information. Stamp in negative, recto, is readable, "1009 Taking a Rest" No descriptive text verso.

  1. Yale University -Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
  2. Randolph Linsly Simpson African-American Collection, 1728-1991, bulk 1850-1970
  3. Series I. Visual Material
  4. LATER 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS