Archives West Finding Aid

Series 1 is comprised of photographs of mills, farms, orchards, livestock, and other agricultural and industrial work. Of particular note are several photographs documenting late-19th century hopyards.

Series 2 includes images of homes, schools, retail businesses, and other public and private buildings. The series also includes images of street scenes, home interiors, and community events and activities. Though many of these images appear to be from Corvallis and nearby locations, there are also photographs of California missions, a school in England, and a home in Nebraska.

Series 3 is comprised of photographs of various events and activities including birthday parties, theatrical productions, and a 1953 banquet honoring E.E. Wilson. The series also includes numerous photographs from the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition and photographs of members of the Siletz tribe participating in a 1910 Independence Day celebration.

Series 4 is comprised of photographs taken on the Oregon Agricultural College (OAC) campus during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The photos capture campus buildings and scenes, class sessions, and students.

Series 5 is comprised of an extensive body of photographs taken on the Oregon coast. Most of these photos document the area around Yaquina Bay and the town of Newport and include images of Oregon coast landmarks, beach scenes, recreational activities, and homes and structures including the Wilson family coastal home.

Series 6 is comprised of more than 400 images documenting outdoor scenes and activities. Subjects include picnics, camping trips, hunting, fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreation. The series also includes numerous scenic view of Diamond Lake, Crater Lake National Park, the Willamette River, Yellowstone National Park, and locations, many of which are unidentified.

Series 7 is comprised of both candid and studio photographs of identified and unidentified individuals. Many of the photographs in this series are of E.E. Wilson and other Wilson family members. The series also includes images of Wilsons' friends and colleagues.

Series 8 is comprised of a set of 10 commercial souvenir photographs with views of landmarks in British Columbia and Alaska. Wilson may have purchased these photographs during a trip to the area.