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In 1872, innovative print technologies helped establish Yellowstone as America's first National Park. William Henry Jackson's photographs of the geysers and extraordinary topography of Yellowstone convinced Congress to preserve the land, and Louis Prang's chromolithographic reproductions of Thomas Moran's Yellowstone paintings shared the vibrant colors of the park with everyday Americans.
For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-11876
In 1872, innovative print technologies helped establish Yellowstone as America's first National Park. William Henry Jackson's photographs of the geysers and extraordinary topography of Yellowstone convinced Congress to preserve the land, and Louis Prang's chromolithographic reproductions of Thomas Moran's Yellowstone paintings shared the vibrant colors of the park with everyday Americans.
For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-11876
