William Henry Jackson
About
William Henry Jackson is best known as the first person to photograph the wonders of Yellowstone. His images adorned the parlors of millions of American households and aided in the effort to create the world's first national park. Jackson was also an accomplished artist who recorded his experiences as a young man. His drawings and paintings provide valuable insights to life in a time when America was suffering through the Civil War and venturing westward in search of a national identity. (National Park Service)
Helpful Resources
- William Henry Jackson, National Park Service
- William Henry Jackson (1843-1942): Career Chronology, Library of Congress
- William Henry Jackson, Smithsonian American Art Museum
- William Henry Jackson, Getty Museum
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