Fred Harvey Collection

An Indian Church, Pueblo of Sandia, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 20th century. Artist: Fred Harvey
An Indian Church, Pueblo of Sandia, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 20th century

Guanajuata, Mexico, 1910. Artist: Fred Harvey
Guanajuata, Mexico, 1910

Postcard of Union Station. ca. 1900-1920, Train Platform and sheds, The Union Station, Chicago, Illinois. Over its four railroads, more than 50, 000 people leave or enter the Union Station daily

Bird s-Eye View of Kansas City Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Bird s-Eye View of Kansas City Postcard

Roosevelt Dam Near Phoenix, Arizona Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Roosevelt Dam Near Phoenix, Arizona Postcard

10, 000 Acres of Sugar Beets in Kansas Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, 10, 000 Acres of Sugar Beets in Kansas Postcard

San Juan Capistrano Mission, California Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, San Juan Capistrano Mission, California Postcard

Native Roof Garden Party, Hopi House Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Native Roof Garden Party, Hopi House Postcard

California Limited in Apache Canyon, New Mexico Postcard. ca. 1912, California Limited in Apache Canyon, New Mexico Postcard

Russell and Monett Nearing Needles, Calif. Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Russell and Monett Nearing Needles, Calif. Postcard

Postcard of Pedro, a Navaho Indian. ca. 1924, Pedro, A Navaho Indian, New Mexico. The Navaho Reservation in northern Arizona is one of the largest in the United States and contains about 16

Postcard of Zuyah-Chee, A Navaho Child. ca. 1923, Zuyah-Chee, A Navaho Child The Navaho child is seldom punished for the simple reason that he seldom requires it

Postcard of People on Hermit Trail. ca. 1924, On Hermit Trail, 1700 feet below the rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Postcard of Buffalo Calf, A Jicarilla Apache. ca. 1924, Buffalo Calf, A Jicarilla Apache, Arizona. The Apaches are conveniently divided into Eastern and Western bands

Postcard of Yaz-Yah, A Navajo Girl. ca. 1924, Yaz-Yah, A Navajo Girl. When a traveler journeys to Hopiland in Arizona he crosses a portion of the Navajo reservation

Postcard of the Train Concourse at Chicagos Union Station. ca. 1912, Train Concourse, The Union Station, Chicago, Illnois

Postcard of Telescope at Grand Canyon. ca. 1912, Telescope in the Lookout. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona H-1890 The telescope in this tower in not the usual type of single-barrel machine

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Fred Harvey was an artist who captured the essence of various landscapes and cultures in his postcards. From the Indian Church in Pueblo of Sandia, near Albuquerque, New Mexico to Guanajuata, Mexico, he showcased his talent for capturing the beauty of different places. His bird's-eye view postcard of Kansas City gave viewers a unique perspective on the bustling cityscape. In another postcard, he depicted Roosevelt Dam near Phoenix, Arizona, highlighting its grandeur against the surrounding landscape. Harvey also documented agricultural scenes such as 10, 000 acres of sugar beets in Kansas. Through his artwork, he celebrated both natural wonders and human achievements like San Juan Capistrano Mission in California and Native Roof Garden Party at Hopi House. Traveling further westward to Apache Canyon in New Mexico, Harvey captured the iconic California Limited train passing through this picturesque location. He also portrayed Russell and Monett nearing Needles in California with stunning detail. In addition to landscapes and architectural marvels, Harvey turned his lens towards people as well. Pedro from Navaho Reservation appeared on one of his postcards showcasing the diversity within Native American communities. Another card featured Zuyah-Chee - a Navaho child - highlighting their close bond with parents during childhood but revealing that it may not always persist into old age. Finally, Harvey took us to Union Station in Chicago where thousands of people entered or left daily through its extensive train-sheds spanning nearly half a mile. Through Fred Harvey's artistry and attention to detail, we are transported back in time to experience these captivating moments across America and beyond.