Nelson T. Hartson photograph collection, circa 1909-1915
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Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Hartson, Nelson T
- Title
- Nelson T. Hartson photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1909-1915 (inclusive)19071920
- Quantity
- 29 photographic prints (1 folder) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH0406
- Summary
- Photographs of Nels Harton's initiation into Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the University of Washington, climbing expedition on Mount Rainier, and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909 Photographs of Nels Harton's initiation into Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the University of Washington, climbing expedition on Mount Rainier, and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909
- 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 Note
Nelson "Nels" T. Hartson was born in Spokane and attended the University of Washington circa 1909-1911. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, the Fir Tree Club, and Vice President of the Stevens Debating Club in 1909 at the University.
Content Description
Images depict Hartson's initiation into the Phi Delta Theta fraternity in 1910 and also the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. Also included are pictures of mountaineering activities at Mt. Rainier (1915) including a summit photograph of four climbers on July 25, 1915 and 4 photographs of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. These include images of the grounds, Cascade Court and Formal Gardens.
Use of the Collection
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Restrictions on Use
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Administrative Information
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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
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Dates: 1909Container: Folder 1, Item 1
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Description: View across Cascade Court to the Manufacturers and Oriental BuildingsJacobs (photographer)Dates: 1909Container: Folder 1, Item 2
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Description: View up the Cascades to the United States Government Buildingprobably Jacobs (photographer)Dates: 1909Container: Folder 1, Item 3
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Dates: 1909Container: Folder 1, Item 4
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University of Washington Phi Delta Theta
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Description: Phi Delta Theta fraternity houseDates: circa 1909Container: Folder 1, Item 5
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Dates: 1910Container: Folder 1, Item 6
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Description: Men in costume during Phi Delta Theta initiationDates: 1910Container: Folder 1, Item 7
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Description: Seven men probably members of the Fir Tree Club, Nels Hartson on far left with watch fobDates: 1911Container: Folder 1, Item 8
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Mount Rainier summit climb
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Dates: July 25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 9
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Description: View of Mt. Adams from summit of Mount RainierDates: July 25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 10
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Dates: July 25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 11
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Description: Three men on slope of Mount RainierDates: July 25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 12
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Dates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 13
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Description: Three men eating by rockface on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 14
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Description: Two men climbing down Mount RainierDates: July 25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 15
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Description: Nisqually Glacier, Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 16
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Description: Camp with three tents and Mount Rainier in background
Written on verso: Spray Park, NW side.
Dates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 17 -
Description: Side of Gibralter Ledges, looking south on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 18
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Dates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 19
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Description: Elevated view of glacier, probably Nisqually Glacier, on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 20
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Description: View of camp with many tents on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 21
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Description: Two men resting on rock outcrop on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 22
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Description: View of Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 23
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Description: View along river bed, with Mount Rainier in the distanceDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 24
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Description: View from Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 25-26
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Description: View of snowy mound, possibly a glacier, on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 27
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Description: View of slope on Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 28
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Two-part panorama of mountains, as viewed from slope of Mount Rainier, July 24-25, 1915
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Description: Left side of panorama of mountains viewed from slopes of Mount Rainier
Possibly taken near their camp see tent in lower right corner.
Dates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 29a -
Description: Right side of panorama of mountains viewed from slopes of Mount RainierDates: July 24-25, 1915Container: Folder 1, Item 29b
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
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