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Russell Andrew Joseph Collection

Russell Andrew Joseph, a talented photographer of the late 19th century, captured the essence of America's landscapes and historical moments through his lens

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869

The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Mirror Lake A, late 19th century. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Mirror Lake A, late 19th century. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Mirror Lake A, late 19th century. Albumen print, stereo, no. 35 from the series " California and the Pacific Coast, West from Omaha"

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Church Buttes, Near Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory, 1868 / 69

Church Buttes, Near Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory, 1868 / 69
Church Buttes, Near Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xiii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Castle Rock, Green River Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Castle Rock, Green River Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Castle Rock, Green River Valley, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Scene of Battle, Fredericksburg, Virginia [Caissons Destroyed by Federal Shells], May 3

Scene of Battle, Fredericksburg, Virginia [Caissons Destroyed by Federal Shells], May 3, 1863. Albumen print

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Wasatch Range of Rocky Mountains, From Brigham Youngs Woolen Mills, 1868 / 69

Wasatch Range of Rocky Mountains, From Brigham Youngs Woolen Mills, 1868 / 69
Wasatch Range of Rocky Mountains, From Brigham Youngs Woolen Mills, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxv from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Burning Rock Cut, Green River Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Burning Rock Cut, Green River Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Burning Rock Cut, Green River Valley, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. x from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Bitter Creek Valley, Near Green River, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Bitter Creek Valley, Near Green River, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Bitter Creek Valley, Near Green River, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. ix from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Wilhelmina's Pass, Distant View of Serrated Rocks or Devil's Slide, Weber Canon, Utah, 1868/69

Wilhelmina's Pass, Distant View of Serrated Rocks or Devil's Slide, Weber Canon, Utah, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xx from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Tunnel No. 3, Weber Canon, Utah, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Tunnel No. 3, Weber Canon, Utah, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Tunnel No. 3, Weber Canon, Utah, 1868/69. A work made of albumen print, pl. xxii from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Trestle Work, Promontroy Point, Salt Lake Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Trestle Work, Promontroy Point, Salt Lake Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Trestle Work, Promontroy Point, Salt Lake Valley, 1868/69. A work made of albumen print, pl. xxviii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Snow and Timber Line, Medicine Bow Mountain, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Snow and Timber Line, Medicine Bow Mountain, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Snow and Timber Line, Medicine Bow Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. vii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Skull Rock, (Granite) Sherman Station, Laramie Mountains, 1868 / 69

Skull Rock, (Granite) Sherman Station, Laramie Mountains, 1868 / 69
Skull Rock, (Granite) Sherman Station, Laramie Mountains, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. iii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Serrated Rocks or Devils Slide, (Near View), Weber Canon, Utah, 1868 / 69

Serrated Rocks or Devils Slide, (Near View), Weber Canon, Utah, 1868 / 69
Serrated Rocks or Devils Slide, (Near View), Weber Canon, Utah, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxi from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Sentinel Rock, Echo Canon, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Sentinel Rock, Echo Canon, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Sentinel Rock, Echo Canon, 1868/69. A work made of albumen print, pl. xvi from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Salt Lake City, Camp Douglas and Wasatch Mountains in the Background, 1868 / 69

Salt Lake City, Camp Douglas and Wasatch Mountains in the Background, 1868 / 69
Salt Lake City, Camp Douglas and Wasatch Mountains in the Background, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxvi from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Malloys Cut, Sherman Station, Laramie Range, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Malloys Cut, Sherman Station, Laramie Range, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Malloys Cut, Sherman Station, Laramie Range, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. iv from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Laramie Valley, From Sheephead Mountains, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Laramie Valley, From Sheephead Mountains, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Laramie Valley, From Sheephead Mountains, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. vi from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Lake at the Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Lake at the Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Lake at the Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xiv from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Hydraulic Gold Mining, Near Dutch Flats, California, C. P. R. R. 1868 / 69

Hydraulic Gold Mining, Near Dutch Flats, California, C. P. R. R. 1868 / 69
Hydraulic Gold Mining, Near Dutch Flats, California, C. P. R. R. 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxx from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: High Bluffs, Black Buttes, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

High Bluffs, Black Buttes, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
High Bluffs, Black Buttes, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. viii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Great Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Great Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Great Mormon Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxvii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Granite Rock, Buford Station, Laramie Mountains, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Granite Rock, Buford Station, Laramie Mountains, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Granite Rock, Buford Station, Laramie Mountains, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. ii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxii from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Dial Rock, Red Buttes, Laramie Plains, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Dial Rock, Red Buttes, Laramie Plains, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Dial Rock, Red Buttes, Laramie Plains, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. v from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: City Creek Canon, Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake Valley, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

City Creek Canon, Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake Valley, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Creek Canon, Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake Valley, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxiv from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Coalville, Weber Valley, Utah, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Coalville, Weber Valley, Utah, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Coalville, Weber Valley, Utah, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xviii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Summit of Sierra Nevada, Snow Sheds in Foreground, Donner Lake in the Distance, C. P. R

Summit of Sierra Nevada, Snow Sheds in Foreground, Donner Lake in the Distance, C. P. R. R. 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxix from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Thousand Mile Tree, Wilhelmina's Pass, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Thousand Mile Tree, Wilhelmina's Pass, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Thousand Mile Tree, Wilhelmina's Pass, 1868/69. Pine tree in Wilhelmina Pass, or the narrows of Weber Canyon, Weber County, Utah, marking the 1

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Moores Lake, Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868 / 69

Moores Lake, Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868 / 69
Moores Lake, Head of Bear River, Uintah Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. i from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Hanging Rock, Echo City, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Hanging Rock, Echo City, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Hanging Rock, Echo City, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xvii from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Conglomerate Peaks of Echo, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Conglomerate Peaks of Echo, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Conglomerate Peaks of Echo, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xv from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Citadel Rock, Green River Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Citadel Rock, Green River Valley, 1868 / 69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Citadel Rock, Green River Valley, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xi from the album " Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Confederate Trestle Work on Alexandria Railroad, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Confederate Trestle Work on Alexandria Railroad, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Confederate Trestle Work on Alexandria Railroad, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Manassas, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Manassas, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Manassas, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: General Butlers Headquarters, Chapins Farm, Virginia, 1861-65

General Butlers Headquarters, Chapins Farm, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Wagon Train at Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Wagon Train at Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Wagon Train at Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Headquarters of Capt. H. B. Blood, A. Q. M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65

Headquarters of Capt. H. B. Blood, A. Q. M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65
Headquarters of Capt. H.B. Blood, A.Q.M. at City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: [Wharves on the James River, City Point]. Brady album, p. 10, 1861-65

[Wharves on the James River, City Point]. Brady album, p. 10, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Abandoned Camp, Falmouth, Virginia, 1862. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Abandoned Camp, Falmouth, Virginia, 1862. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Abandoned Camp, Falmouth, Virginia, 1862. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Locomotive #56, U. S. Military Railroad / City Point. Troops Ready to be Taken to the Fron

Locomotive #56, U. S. Military Railroad / City Point. Troops Ready to be Taken to the Fron
Locomotive #56, U.S. Military Railroad/City Point. Troops Ready to be Taken to the Front by Rail, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Burial of the Dead, Fredericksburg, 1863. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Burial of the Dead, Fredericksburg, 1863. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Burial of the Dead, Fredericksburg, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1863. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1863. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Cannon, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Cannon, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Cannon, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Headquarters, 10th Army Corps, Hatchers Farm, Virginia, 1861-65

Headquarters, 10th Army Corps, Hatchers Farm, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Falmouth, Virginia. Abandoned Camp, 1862. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell

Falmouth, Virginia. Abandoned Camp, 1862. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell
Falmouth, Virginia. Abandoned Camp, 1862. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageRussell Andrew Joseph Collection: Crows Nest, Battery and Lookout, 1864. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell, Tim O Sullivan

Crows Nest, Battery and Lookout, 1864. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell, Tim O Sullivan
Crows Nest, Battery and Lookout, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady




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Russell Andrew Joseph, a talented photographer of the late 19th century, captured the essence of America's landscapes and historical moments through his lens. His photographs transport us to Mirror Lake A, where we can almost feel the tranquility that enveloped this picturesque scene. In Church Buttes, Near Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory in 1868/69, Russell Andrew Joseph immortalized the rugged beauty of nature against a backdrop of towering rock formations. Moving on to Castle Rock in Green River Valley during the same period, we witness Russell Andrew Joseph's ability to showcase both grandeur and serenity simultaneously. The Scene of Battle at Fredericksburg takes us back to May 3rd when Federal shells destroyed caissons - a haunting reminder of past conflicts etched into history forever. It also ventured into capturing man-made marvels like Brigham Young's Woolen Mills with the majestic Wasatch Range as its backdrop. The Burning Rock Cut in Green River Valley reveals his skill in capturing dramatic scenes while Bitter Creek Valley near Green River showcases his talent for highlighting natural wonders. Wilhelmina's Pass offers a distant view of serrated rocks or Devil's Slide within Weber Canon, Utah - an awe-inspiring sight preserved by Russell Andrew Joseph's lens. Tunnel No. 3 within Weber Canon transports us deep into its mysterious depths while Trestle Work at Promontory Point reminds us of human ingenuity amidst vast landscapes. Snow and Timber Line on Medicine Bow Mountain presents a stark contrast between harsh winter conditions and resilient timberline vegetation - another testament to Russell Andrew Joseph's ability to capture nature’s extremes. Lastly, Skull Rock (Granite) at Sherman Station in Laramie Mountains stands as an eerie monument frozen in time. Through these captivating photographs by Russell Andrew Joseph, we are transported across time and space – witnessing both natural wonders and significant historical events that have shaped our world today.