[WESTERN AMERICANA]. A group of photographs, many taken in the Western United States, highlighted by 2 photographs of Deadwood, South Dakota, taken by H.R. LOCKE.

2 photographs of Deadwood, SD, each titled in the negative. No. 56. Deadwood, SD, from White Rocks, showing Bald mountain in distance, on B. & M.R.R. -- No. 91. Deadwood, SD, on B. & M.R.R. Deadwood, SD: H.R. Locke & Co. Each with manuscript notations in lower margin (toning, occasional spotting, No. 91 with loss to lower left corner of mount).

[With:] 20+ photographs of varying subjects, 6 x 8 in., or smaller, some on cardstock mounts. Highlights include: 2 photographs of men, women, and children gathered together, with large tents in the background. -- Distant view of a small town, verso handstamp credit to W.R. Cross, Hot Springs, SD. -- Street view of Hot Springs, NE. -- Image of several people posed near a large establishment, possibly a hotel. -- 2 photographs, possibly taken in Cuba, showing soldiers and civilians, each credited to Geo. W. Andreu. -- 5 panoramic views of a large group of men gathered together at a camp, including group shots and images of the men exercising. -- Condition of photographs generally fair to very good. Some with toning, edge and corner wear.

[Also with:] A group of 5 letters found together with the photographs, most addressed to or from Illinois. Content personal in nature.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.