Project 50 roadside clean-up before clean-up, project 50 new entrance, union city road, 1934
Mammoth Cave National Park
Proj 50- roadside clean-up before clean-up project 50 new entrance, union city road. 4/1/34-6/30/34. Progress photographs, new entrance, union city road.
Project 50 roadside clean-up before clean-up, project 50 new entrance, union city road, 1934
Mammoth Cave National Park
Proj 50- roadside clean-up before clean-up project 50 new entrance, union city road. 4/1/34-6/30/34. Progress photographs, new entrance, union city road.
Nineteen Gypsum flowers and needles, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1908
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -gypsum formations (glass negative) glass negative- gypsum flowers and needles-Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- the photographer is unknown; the locality is also unknown; 1908. This glass negative is of twenty different gypsum flowers and needles and other gypsum formations. This is a clear glass negative for a black and white photograph. In the lower center of the photo is an inscription "copyrighted, 1908, by H. C. Ganter. "measurements: height 253 mm, width: 203 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: goodthe original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Old wooden bridge across the Bottomless Pit, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1890
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph -bridge over bottomless pit (glass negative) glass negative-bridge over bottomless pit - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky -- this glass negative that was taken by an unknown photographer; locality is unknown circa 1890. Taken at the bottomless pit in Mammoth Cave. Glass negative shows the old wooden bridge across the bottomless pit - this photo shows six upright supports and a cable extending from the far end (serves as a railing) the pit itself can not be seen. There is an inscription in the center of the bottom of the photo"copyright(89) by ganter and darnell"measurements: height 202 mm, width: 254 mm. thickness: 1.5 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, tourist trade, trails.
Passage in the back of Giant's Coffin, Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 15 passage back of giant's coffin, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 387 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Inside the entrance to Mammoth Cave in winter, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - entrance to Mammoth Cave (glass negative) glass negative: historic entrance to Mammoth Cave in the winter;- - the photographer is unknown; location of printing is unknown; date is unknown. This photograph was taken at the entrance to Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows the cave entrance(taken from inside) looking out - the photo was taken in winter and shows snow and large ice formations at the entrance; the left side of the entrance has a single row of stone steps leading into the cave. This is a glass negative for a black and white photograph. There are not any inscriptions. Condition: good - there are minor scratches on the glass negative. Measurements: height 254 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mm. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, trails, clothing and dress, lighting , lanterns, tourist trade.
Narrow wooden bridge in the Corkscrew (lower end), Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 35 the corkscrew (lower end), copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 382 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Eight people in two boats on the Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Echo River (glass negative) glass negative negative depicting Echo River in Mammoth Cave; the photographer and the date of the photograph are unknown. This photo shows two wooden boats on the echo river - the boat on the left has five people with one of them standing while he plays a horn, the other boat has three people. The photo shows that there is enough space between the boat and the ceiling to stand while poling.measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good - the negative is in very good condition, although it is scratched in two places and is slightly soiled. The boat in the foreground has several children in it and a woman. An open flame lantern is clearly visible in this boat being held by a young boy the original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981.Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, boats, river, transportation, clothing and dress, children, lighting, lanterns, music, instruments, guides tourist trade.
Illustration of couple in background and onlookers in foreground, Bridal Alter, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1908
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Bridal Altar (glass negative) glass negative-Bridal Altar -Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - this photograph was taken by an unknown photographer; location of printing is unknown; 1908; this photo was taken at the Bridal Altar in Gothic Avenue in Mammoth Caveglass negative shows four dripstone columns that form a natural bridal altar with four people in the foreground and an couple in the Bridal Altar( the peole have been added to the picture) there is an inscription in the lower left corner "Bridal Altar" and another inscription in the lower left corner,"copyright, 1908, by H. C. Ganter". Measurements: height 253 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. The original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology.
Spacious grounds of the Old Hotel with long row of cabins in the background, near entrance of Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - grounds of the old hotel (glass negative) glass negative: the grounds of the old hotel at Mammoth Cave - the photographer is unknown; location of printing is unknown; date is unknown. This photograph was taken at the entrance to Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows the spacious grounds of the old hotel with a long row of cabins that have a front porch connecting them - in front of the cabins on the left side of the photo isa stage coach; you can see two sets of swings in the photo. This negative is for a black and white photograph. No inscriptions. Condition: fair - slightly faded and discolored. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mmthe original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Hotels, transportation, winter, tourist trade.
Locked Iron Gate door, Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 3 the iron gate, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. cave backing glass cracked gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Illustration of couple and two men in foreground, Armchair in midground, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 1908
Mammoth Cave National Park
Glass negative: armchair depicts armchair with two men possibly guides in front of it and a couple to the side. Inscribed on the bottom edge is "copyrighted by ganter and dainam" the date of the photograph is unknown. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm condition: good. Commerce, tourism, clothing, geology.
Man, holding a lantern, standing between the steps in the Corkscrew, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - Corkscrew (glass negative) glass negative: the Corkscrew-Mammoth Cave, Kentucky- the photographer is unknown; location is unknown; date is unknown. This photograph was taken in the Corkscrew which is above the "River Hall" section of Mammoth Cave. This photograph shows two sets of wooden steps located between several; large boulders inside of Mammoth Cave - there is a man standing between the steps and is holding an open flame lantern; the man has a hat on and is wearing a neck tie. There is not any kind of title or inscription on this photograph. Condition: fair. Measurements: height 253 mm, width: 202 mm. thickness: 2 mmthe original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, trails, clothing and dress, lighting , lanterns, tourist trade.
Multiple textile fragments, sandals cording, Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Glass negative: multiple textile fragments, sandals cording. The date and the location of the photograph are all unknown. The image has a 1908 copyright for H. C. Ganter. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. Clothing, native american culture, archaeology.
Twelve people standing in the front of the Old Hotel and grounds at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Photograph - the old hotel and grounds at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (glass negative) glass negative: the old hotel and grounds at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky - the photographer is unknown; the location of printing is unknown; date is unknown. The photo shows a large two story wooden hotel with twelve people standing in front of the hotel entrance - the grounds have many trees surrounding the hotel and shows a large stack of fire wood on the right side of the hotel. This negative is for a black and white photograph. No inscriptions. Condition: good. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mmthe original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981. Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Hotels, tourist trade, people, clothing and dress.
River Styx running through rock, Mammoth cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 38 the river styx, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 386 gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Narrow wooden bridge in the Corkscrew (lower end), Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 35 the corkscrew (lower end), copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 382 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Foliage growing over entrance from halfway down the steps of Mammoth Cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 129 entrance from half way down the steps, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 379 gold double line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
Gypsum specimen from Mammoth Cave lying on cloth, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Glass negative: gysum specimen. Inscribed on the bottom edge is "copyright 1908 by H. C. Ganter". The date of the photograph is unknown. This is a glass negative for an black and white photograph. Measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. Thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good. Commerce, tourism, geology.
River Styx running through rock, Mammoth cave and vicinity, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Black and white glass slide with black tape framing the glass edges and binding them together. Glass negative is covered with a clear piece of glass on emulsion side. Caption: Mammoth Cave and vicinity. 38 the river styx, copyrighted and for sale by H. C. Ganter, Mam. Cave handwritten white tag in lower right corner: 386 gold line border caves this is part of the Cutliff collection.
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