049-02: Steep Path Out of the Quarry

Creator

George Fryer Sternberg 1883-1969, Fort Hays State University

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Identifier

sa2-049-02

Date

1-1-1914

Description

This black and white photograph features a trail leading up through outcroppings toward the upper right area of the photo. Sternberg's colleagues are driving a team of four horses up this path. The horses are hauling about 1500 pounds of rocks/fossil specimens behind them. On the wagon, one of Sternberg's colleagues is driving the horses. On the ground next to him, another colleague is running next to the horses. Handwriting is below the photograph.

Physical Description

black and white photograph

Keywords

Archaeological sites, Paleontological excavations, Expedition photographs, Fossils, Lifting & carrying, Moving of structures, Horses

Rights

© University Archives, Fort Hays State University

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

Collection

George F. Sternberg Collection

Repository

University Archives, Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

Comments

For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

Recommended Citation

Sternberg, George Fryer 1883-1969, "049-02: Steep Path Out of the Quarry" (1914). George Sternberg Album #2 - Early Canadian Views. 174.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sternberg_album2/174

Language

eng

Transcription

Hauling out about 1500 lbs, with 4 horses. This was the steepest pull on this steep hill. (29123).