Michael Miley photographs of a log cabin and House MountainMichael Miley photographs of a log cabin and House Mountain WLU.Coll.0555Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and ArchivesThis finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-07-29 07:03:15 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Michael Miley photographs of a log cabin and House Mountain Miley, Michael, 1841-1918 WLU.Coll.0555 /repositories/5/resources/1278 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder photo 1 - 12 7/8" x 9 3/4" photo 2 - 13" x 8 7/8" circa 1875-1880 One image is in good condition - it has better focus, tonal quality, and less topical grime. The other is in fair condition. English Content Description

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.

 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.

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This collection is open for research use.

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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.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in 2013

 Log cabins Virginia -- House Mountain Virginia -- Rockbridge County Photographs/repositories/5/archival_objects/29417circa 1875-1880Large Format Photographs Box 14