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Professor Josiah Dwight Whitney, Geologist
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Carte-de-visite portrait of Josiah D. Whitney (1819-1896), professor of Geology at Harvard University (1865-96), and chief of the Californa Geological Survey (1860-74). Mount Whitney, the highest point in the continental United States, was named after him by members of the survey. Handwritten text at the bottom of the image reads, "J.D. Whitney, 1864."
1864
Sellek, Silas
Publication Information
| Creator | Sellek, Silas |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1864 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 24 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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