Michael Miley photographs of a log cabin and House Mountain

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

Preferred citation:

Michael Miley Photographs of a Log Cabin and House Mountain (WLU Coll. 0555), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Miley, Michael, 1841-1918
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Michael Miley Photographs of a Log Cabin and House Mountain (WLU Coll. 0555), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes two copies of a photograph taken by Lexington photographer Michael Miley. The images are mounted albumen prints that show a family posed in front of their log cabin with the western slopes of the House Mountains in the background. The photographs were taken by photographer Michael Miley from a ridge along the Midland Trail west of Lexington. The two prints have identical content, though one is a slightly larger than the other. One image is identified by the "M. Miley" blind stamp.

Acquisition information:
Purchased in 2013
Physical description:
One image is in good condition - it has better focus, tonal quality, and less topical grime. The other is in fair condition.
Dimensions:
photo 1 - 12 7/8" x 9 3/4" photo 2 - 13" x 8 7/8"
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard