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Rodney Glisan Mount Rainier photograph collection, 1905-1906
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Glisan, Rodney
- Title
- Rodney Glisan Mount Rainier photograph collection
- Dates
- 1905-1906 (inclusive)19051915
- Quantity
- 36 photographic prints in 2 albums (1 box) ; 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"
- Collection Number
- PH0368
- Summary
- Photographs of a Mount Rainier and Mount Baker climbing expeditions of Mazamas
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Rodney L. Glisan (April 3rd, 1869 - 1934) of Portland, Or, was the son of Dr. Rodney Glisan, and Elizabeth R. Couch, a daughter of the founder of Portland. He received a law degree and practiced primarily in the area of realty and estates. He was active in local politics and was an amateur photographer. He was an active member of the Mazamas club, a Portland based mountaineering club founded in 1894 and served as the seventh president of the organization. In the early 1900's the Mazamas club organized a major hike every year.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 2 albums documenting trips by the Mazamas. The first album documents a 1905 Mazamas hike up Mount Rainier. The second album documents their 1906 climb up Mount Baker. Several of the photographs were published in their mountain climbing periodical "The Mazamas" with a story that documented the trip. Includes images of glaciers, crevasses and ice formations. All photographs were taken by Rodney Glisan.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Album 1: Mount Rainier, 1905Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/1 | 1-1 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-2 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-3 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-4 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-5 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-6 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-7 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-8 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-9 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-10 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-11 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-12 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-13 |
Mount Rainier
Photo marked by red ink indicating showing route to the summit.
|
1905 |
| 1/1 | 1-14 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-15 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-16 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-17 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-18 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-19 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-20 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-21 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-22 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-23 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-24 | Missing Photo |
1905 |
| 1/1 | 1-25 | 1905 | |
| 1/1 | 1-26 | 1905 |
Album 2: Mount Baker, 1906Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/2 | 2-1 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-2 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-3 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-4 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-5 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-6 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-7 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-8 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-9 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-10 | 1906 | |
| 1/2 | 2-11 | 1906 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
