The American West 2012 Mini Wall Calendar by Ansel Adams Buy 1, Get 1 Free! Pop-ups must be enabled. To pay by check, please Contact Us. Price: $7.99 Dimensions: 7" x 7" ISBN: 9781935694021 Publication Date: May, 2011 Description: In 1941, the National Park Service hired Ansel Adams to photograph national parks and other western landscapes, with the goal of creating murals for the Department of the Interior building. Although this project was canceled in 1942 at the beginning of World War II, Adams’ compiled 226 stunning photographs during his work for the government. 12 of these images are presented in this 2012 mini wall calendar. Each photo was meticulously prepared by photographer and imaging expert Grant Collier in an effort to do justice to Adams’ images. Sample photos from calendar: