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Von Blon (John L.) Photograph Collection

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2022-040

Content Description

Three hundred sixteen (316) scenic black and white photographs, primarily of the Western U.S., but includes some images of a Mexican railroad and Argentina. Three (3) typewritten manuscripts accompany Von Blon photographs of Death Valley Junction (1922), water lilies in Bishop, Calif., and marble top picnic tables at Texas Springs Campground, Death Valley.

Acquisition Type

Donation

Provenance

Gift of unknown donor, although it was likely donated by John L. Von Blon's wife, Henriette Von Blon.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1920 - 1940

Creator

Extent

316 Photographic Prints