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A letter written on August 2, 1868, from William Winn to his wife and children. William was an employee of the UPRR on a Mormon crew and wrote to his family frequently on Sundays. The letter describes his week and wishes his family well.
Stereoview photograph no. 68 in the "Scenery of the Union Pacific Railroad" collection by W.H. Jackson. Features one man, John Kupfer Watchmaker and Jeweler's store, several hardware stores, and a painter's shop.
The front page illustration of an anti-Mormon pamphlet entitled "Hell Upon Earth!" The woodcut illustration, titled "How Women and Girls are Ensnared" features a group of women and children being captured by Mormon men in a human skull, as well as…
A handful of hand-carved marbles in various colors and materials, found in an abandoned Utah town, now belonging to the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
A handful of hand-carved marbles in various colors and materials, found in an abandoned Utah town, now belonging to the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
A rust-covered knife and spoon found in the remains of a transcontinental work site. The knife is engraved with several words including "exchange."
A rust-covered knife and spoon found in the remains of a transcontinental work site. The knife is engraved with several words including "exchange."
Glass medicine bottle with Chinese calligraphy writing (untranslated) on the label. Found near and on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
Glass medicine bottle with Chinese calligraphy writing (untranslated) on the label. Found near and on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
Glass medicine bottle with Chinese calligraphy writing (untranslated) on the label. Found near and on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
A hand-carved domino found in Utah, on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
A hand-carved domino found in Utah, on loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
This pickle bottle was found along the railroad in Utah. On loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
This pickle bottle was found along the railroad in Utah. On loan from the Golden Spike National Historic Site.
Metal Tobacco Pipe. Found in Chinese railroad and mine camp in Cresent Valley, Mt. Tienabo, Nevada. Gift of Gladis Petersen and Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Medicinal bottle. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Medicinal bottle. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Medicinal bottle. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Celadon tea cup. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Porcelain Four Seasons cup. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Porcelain Four Seasons cup. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Petersen Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Porcelain Four Seasons spoon. Object with unknown origin. Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Soy pot with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Soy pot with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Soy pot with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Chinese liquor bottle with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Utah State University Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Chinese liquor bottle with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Chinese liquor bottle with brown/black glaze. Object with unknown origin. Museum of Anthropology permanent collection.
Large wide-mouth food jar with brown/black glaze. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Peterson Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
Large wide-mouth food jar with brown/black glaze. Object recovered from Chinese railroad and mining camp in the Crescent Valley, Mt. Tenabo, Nevada. Gift from the Gladis Peterson Family to the USU Museum of Anthropology.
A woodcut illustration of two people practicing the early process of photography. Also features images of their tent and equipment.
A photograph of a train in the Logan, Utah station of the Utah and Northern Railroad. The caption lists 1885, but the photo was probably taken earlier.
A photograph of a large group of men on a USRR train, presumably celebrating its completion.