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Virgil Cary photograph of Hot Wells near Old Idaho Penitentiary

 Collection — Box: 1977
Identifier: P1977-009

Content Description

This black and white photographic print shows a herd of deer feeding at Hot Wells near the Old Idaho Penitentiary during winter. The deer are grouped together in a field at the base of the Boise foothills which are covered in snow. Power poles and unidentified structures can be seen in the left-hand side of the image.

Dates

  • Creation: Winter 1948

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : black and white, likely matte collodion ; 8" x 10"

Language of Materials

No linguistic content; Not applicable

Title
Finding Aid for P1977-009 Virgil Cary photograph of Hot Wells near Old Idaho Penitentiary
Status
Completed
Author
Owen Prout
Date
2023-12-27
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository

Contact:
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620