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“Since 1873, I have been back four or five times. I have used the best cameras and the most sensitive emulsions on the market. I have snapped my shutter, morning, noon and afternoon. I have never come close to matching those first plates. (On photographing The Mountain of the Holy Cross)”

Quote by William Henry Jackson

Book:An eye for history: the paintings of William Henry Jackson : from the collection at the Oregon Trail Museum

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An eye for history: the paintings of William Henry Jackson : from the collection at the Oregon Trail Museum

An in-depth exploration of the paintings by William Henry Jackson, this book provides a comprehensive look at his work held in the Oregon Trail Museum collection. more

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William Henry Jackson

William Henry Jackson, born on April 4, 1843, and died on June 30, 1942, was an individual whose profession and category are currently unknown. His life story and contributions remain to be further researched. more

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