Date of Award
8-27-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
Charles Romney
Abstract
Before motion pictures and color photographs, stereoscopic photography captured the attention of millions. These affordable 3-D images created a phenomenon that spanned the last half of the nineteenth century, bridged demographic and socioeconomic gaps and provoked discussions about the nature of science and art. Unlike traditional studio photographers, stereo photographers took their cameras outdoors to capture life as it occurred, giving a documentary quality to many of the images. This thesis explores stereo photography as a primary source for studying the 1800s. In Arkansas, these views are a window into the growth of a young state, early tourism, railroad expansion and a unique culture and people.
Recommended Citation
Felton, Hattie, "Capturing Early Arkansas in Depth: A History of 19th Century Arkansas Through the Visual Medium of Stereo Photography" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 605.
https://research.ualr.edu/etd/605
