N A Forsyth Stereoview of a Huge Log Jam on River showing Many Thousands of Logs

Description: This is an excellent Stereo card of a huge log jam on the river showing many thousands of logs. It was made by N. A. Forsyth of Butte, Montana and is from about the early 1900’s. This card is titled "Log Jam Looking South from Center."and is from his “Lumber and Lumbering” series. This view is unlisted in the Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives, Helena, Montana list of views in their collection of 561 Stereographs taken by N. A. Forsyth from circa 1901 to circa 1911 but is similar to their number 405. This view is in excellent condition but has wear to the mount, some damage to the lower right corner of the mount, and some small paper loss at the top of the mount on the back. It measures 3 1/2" by 7”. The back of the card is printed with “Published by N. A. Forsyth. 120 N. Mont. St., Butte, Mont.” (120 North Montana Street, Butte, Montana). Norman A. Forsyth was a photographer who operated a studio out of Butte, Montana, from 1904-1930. While in college, Forsyth began selling stereo cards and viewers door-to-door for Underwood and Underwood. After graduating from college, Forsyth relocated to Butte, Montana and worked as a tour guide and stage driver in Yellowstone National Park for five summers. Forsyth purchased a stereo camera and captured Yellowstone views which he then sold to Underwood and Underwood. He began operating a photographic studio in Butte in 1904 as the sole agent for Underwood and Underwood in Montana, selling views under his imprint as well. Forsyth developed a close friendship with Charles M. Russell, and both followed the last buffalo roundup in Montana. The two were guests of a group of Canadian peace officers who assisted in driving 800 head of bison purchased from Michel Pablo of Ronan, Montana, north to Canada. Forsyth captured Stereographic views and Russell painted numerous pieces over three summers of the roundup (1906-1908). Forsyth photographed Butte, Montana (including street scenes, Columbia Gardens, and mining), Glacier National Park, the activities of the 1906-1908 Bison roundup, family groups of Montana Indian tribes (including the Flathead, Cree, Crow, and Blackfeet) (ca. 1906 - ca. 1908), and Indian dances and ceremonies including the Sun Dance, Choosing Dance and Grass Dance of the Blackfeet tribe and the Crow Fair. Other subjects included Anaconda, Montana; farms and ranching; lumber; the 1908 Missoula, Montana, flood; Cromwell Dixon and the 1911 Montana State Fair; Morrison Cave, and Yellowstone National Park. In the early 1920’s, Underwood and Underwood sold their Stereograph business to the Keystone View Company and Forsyth transferred his operation to Keystone. In 1930, Forsyth moved to Dillon, Montana, and he continued to work for the Keystone Company until 1947, when he was diagnosed with kidney cancer. N. A. Forsyth passed away in his sleep on December 15, 1949. I will be listing more Stereoviews on a regular basis, so check back for more views. Don’t miss out! Stereoviews or stereo cards have two nearly identical images mounted side by side. When looked at through a stereo viewer they give a three-dimensional image. Most popular from 1854 to 1938, they were produced in vast quantities, and many are of historical interest. They usually measure about 3 ½” by 7”. Domestic buyers (including Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories, APO, or FPO) to prepay $10.00 shipping and handling for insured Priority Mail (mailed in a box) or $5.50 for Ground Advantage Mail (mailed in an envelope between two pieces of cardboard). All US shipping charges include delivery confirmation. First Class Mail to Canada is $16.00 and First Class Mail to the UK or most other countries is $20.00. Save on shipping by having multiple items shipped together. Shipping and handling for additional cards is just $0.25 each to the US, $1.50 each to Canada, or $2.00 each worldwide if paid for and shipped together. All items must be paid for in one payment to get the reduced combined shipping charge. To get the maximum discount, please wait for my invoice showing the reduced combined shipping charge. Payment is due within 5 days of close of auction. All items will be shipped by the next mail day (Monday through Friday). (ZZ04-24) Please check out my eBay Store for a large selection of Keystone Stereoviews, Disney lithographs, Disney gift cards, and other Disney toys, paper items and miscellaneous items as well as and many other unique and interesting collectibles. I offer large discounts for combined shipping. Thanks for looking. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Norwalk, California

End Time: 2025-01-10T21:13:54.000Z

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