Corvallis, Oregon, Photograph Collection, 1902-1964
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Corvallis, Oregon, Photograph Collection
- Dates
- 1902-1964 (inclusive)19021964
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic foot, including 41 prints, 5 nitrate negatives, 5 film negatives, 1 glass negative, and 1 positive transparency, plus 3 mural-size prints, (5 boxes, including 2 oversize boxes)
- Collection Number
- P 051
- Summary
- The Corvallis, Oregon, Photograph Collection consists of images of Corvallis and vicinity that document the city and region in the early and middle 20th century. A variety of formats are represented in the collection, including panoramic prints, nitrate negatives, hand-tinted prints, and large mounted mural-size prints. The photographs were assembled from a variety of sources.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The Corvallis, Oregon, Photograph Collection consists of images of Corvallis and vicinity that document the city and region in the early and middle 20th century. This artificial collection was assembled from a variety of sources. The collection includes images of orchards, the Corvallis Fire Department, and an event to promote the Colleges for Oregon's Future bond measure election in 1964. Of special note are 3 mural-size aerial photographs of Corvallis made in 1946, circa 1955, and 1962.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Corvallis, Oregon, Photograph Collection (P 051), Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series: I. Photographs, 1902-1964.
Acquisition Information
Most of the photographs were received from various sources in the late 1960s; additions were made to the collection through the 1990s.
Related Materials
The Special Collections & Archives Research Center has countless collections within its holdings that include images of Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon. Of special note are Harriet's Collection (P HC) -- especially HC 596 -- and the Corvallis Gazette-Times Photographs (P 066). Other aerial photographs made by Western Ways are part of the John H. Gallagher, Sr., Collection (MSS Gallagher). The Colleges for Oregon's Future Collection (MSS CFOF) documents the activities of this citizen organization to promote the needs of higher education in Oregon.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I: Photographs, 1902-1964
Series I consists of photographs of Corvallis, Oregon, and vicinity assembled from a variety of sources. The item numbers P051:02 and P051:05 have each been assigned to two different photographs. The item numbers P051:12 through P051:18 have not been assigned to any images.
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Description: P051:01: Apple Orchard, Corvallis Orchard Company2 printsDates: July 1913Container: Box 1
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Description: P051:02: Peach Orchard in Monroe, Oregonprint and nitrate negativeDates: 1913Container: Box 1, 5
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Description: P051:02: Oregon Apple Company Orchards (OACO), Monroe, Oregonprint and nitrate negativeDates: June 1913Container: Box 1, 5
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Description: P051:03: Oregon Apple Company Orchards (OACO) Prune Orchardprint and nitrate negativeDates: June 1913Container: Box 1, 5
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Description: P051:04: Oregon Apple Company Orchards Manure Boxes, Monroe, Oregonprint and nitrate negativeDates: September 1913Container: Box 1, 5
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Description: P051:05: Corvallis Orchard Company Houseprint and nitrate negative
The Corvallis Orchard Company House was located west of Corvallis, Oregon.
Dates: July 1913Container: Box 1, 5 -
P051:05-P051:07: Corvallis Fire Department
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Description: P051:05: Firemen on roof of Kline's Store
Hand-tinted image of night-time fire at Kline Building.
Dates: circa 1915Container: Box 2 -
Description: P051:06: Firemen climbing ladder to put out fire on a roof
Hand-tinted image of night-time fire.
Dates: circa 1915Container: Box 2 -
Description: P051:07: Corvallis Fire Department
Horse-drawn fire wagons in front of the Fire Department. Photograph by Moseley-Linton Photo.
Dates: circa 1910Container: Box 2
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Description: P051:08: Map of Corvallis5x7 glass copy negativeDates: 1902Container: Box 4
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Description: P051:09-P051:11: Farmstead, road, and railroad tracks along Willamette River between Albany and Corvallis
The road may be a precursor to Highway 20. Three panoramic prints made by L.W. Jones, Portland. Donated by Judge Richard Mengler.
Dates: 1915Container: Box 3 -
Description: P051:19: Rotary Club member at deskDates: 1941Container: Box 1
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Description: P051:20-P051:36: Colleges for Oregon's Future Bond Measure Election
Photographs of the Torch of Learning Progress Marathon event to promote this May 1964 bond measure election to support higher education institutions in Oregon. John Fenner, an attorney in Corvallis, was Benton County Chair for Colleges for Oregon's Future. The photographs include images of John Fenner, Erwin Reiman, other individuals, and a crowd in front of the Benton County Courthouse.
Dates: 1964Container: Box 1 -
Description: P051:37: Postcard with a bird's-eye view of CorvallisDates: circa 1910Container: Box 1
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Description: P051:38: Oblique aerial view of Corvallis from southeast looking to Northwestsmall copy print, mural-size print, 4 120 copy negatives, and 1 positive transparency
Mural-size print (52 x 76 inches) hangs on the west wall of the maps area on the 3rd floor of the Valley Library. This oblique aerial view of Corvallis shows downtown Corvallis (lower right), the Oregon State College campus (middle left), residential areas north and west of the campus and downtown, and the McDonald and Paul Dunn Forests to the northwest. Because it is a composite of two prints, there is some discontinuity of roads in the middle-to-upper right portion. Notable landmarks include the Corvallis Lumber Company at the confluence of the Marys and Willamette Rivers (center bottom); a hops field on the east bank of the Willamette River (bottom right corner); Corvallis High School at the northern extent of residential areas (middle right); the fire-gutted Central School (middle), which was destroyed by fire in 1946; and the Western Oregon Packing Corporation Cannery on 9th Street. The photograph was made by Leonard Delano, Sr. who worked for almost 50 years in commercial photography, including aerial photography for mapping.
Dates: 1946Container: Box 1, n/a -
Description: P051:39: Oregon Electric Depot at Corvallis in flood
January 8, 1923. Only available in digital form.
Dates: 1923Container: Box n/a -
Description: P051:40: Porter Buildingcopy negative
The Majestic Theater is located in the Porter Building. Copy negative of photograph from page 18 of Corvallis magazine, Spring 1962, with following caption; "Porter Building in 1913. The Majestic Theater was here. The store at the right was Witham's ladies shop. Johnson Porter's 1915 Hudson is shown in right front. (Photo by courtesy of Walter Porter, grandson of Johnson Porter.)"
Dates: 1913Container: Box 1 -
Description: P051:41: Peck residence
This house was originally located on the site of the Valley Library and was likely built in the 1880s or early 1890s for E.E. Wilson and his parents, Lewis and Rose Wilson. When Oregon Agricultural College acquired the parcel for the growing campus, the Wilson House was moved to the corner of 26th and Campus Way to serve as the residence for the superintendent of grounds for Oregon Agricultural College. Arthur L. Peck served in this capacity for a number of years in addition to his roled as Professor of Landscape Architecture.
Dates: circa 1935Container: Box 1 -
Description: P051:42: Aerial photo of Corvallis6 small copy prints and a mounted mural print
Taken by Western Ways, June 6, 1962 at 9000 feet elevation. Mounted mural-size print (60 x 94 inches) hangs on the south wall of the maps area on the 3rd floor of the Valley Library. This aerial photograph depicts several notable landmarks including the Willamette River (with a single bridge) and the Corvallis Sand and Gravel Company pit (lower right); the Corvallis Bypass (first phase) which was constructed in about 1960 (bottom); Highland View Middle School (upper middle right), which opened in 1957; Roosevelt School, at the southeast corner of 15th and Western (bottom middle), which closed in 1975. Western Ways, a Corvallis aerial photography company, was owned and operated by the Terway Family from the 1950s until the 1980s. They photographed farms and agricultural land; lumber mills and forests; as well as cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Dates: 1962Container: Box 1, n/a -
Description: P051:43: Aerial photo of Corvallis
Mural-size print (58 inches x 71 inches) hangs on the west wall of the maps area on the 3rd floor of the Valley Library. This oblique aerial view of Corvallis shows the Marys River (bottom), Dixon Creek (from middle top to middle right), and the Willamette River as well as downtown Corvallis (middle right) and the Oregon State College campus (middle left). Notable landmarks include Highway 99 from downtown to the north; the Corvallis Lumber Company, at the confluence of the Marys and Willamette Rivers (center bottom); a baseball diamond north of the Marys River; and the new Parker (now Reser) Stadium which had been completed in 1953 (middle left). The photographer of this image is not known.
Dates: circa 1955Container: Box n/a -
Description: P051:44: Unidentified group
Group of people at an unidentified event, perhaps in the Benton County Courthouse. The group consists primarily of men, but includes several women and a few boys.
Dates: circa 1905Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Courthouses--Oregon--Benton County.
- Fire departments--Oregon--Corvallis.
- Orchards--Oregon--Benton County.
- Political campaigns--Oregon.
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Finance.
Corporate Names
- Colleges for Oregon’s Future. (creator)
Geographical Names
- Benton County (Or.)--Photographs.
- Corvallis (Or.)--Aerial photographs.
- Corvallis (Or.)--Photographs.
Form or Genre Terms
- Aerial photographs.
- Aerial views.
- Film negatives.
- Glass negatives.
- Nitrate negatives.
- Panoramas.
- Photographic prints.
