Nelson T. Hartson photograph collection

Nelson T. Hartson photograph collection, circa 1909-1915

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: 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: The collection is open to the public.
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Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Ellie Kleinwort, processing completed 2011.

Photographs were removed from deteriorated album pages.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific ExpositionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
1	1	Formal gardens, fountain, and exposition buildings Jacobs (photographer)	1909
1	2	View across Cascade Court to the Manufacturers and Oriental Buildings Jacobs (photographer)	1909
1	3	View up the Cascades to the United States Government Building probably Jacobs (photographer)	1909
1	4	Forestry Building and Nome Circle with bandstand probably Jacobs (photographer)	1909

University of Washington Phi Delta ThetaReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
1	5	Phi Delta Theta fraternity house	circa 1909
1	6	Nels Hartson in costume during Phi Delta Theta initiation	1910
1	7	Men in costume during Phi Delta Theta initiation	1910
1	8	Seven men probably members of the Fir Tree Club, Nels Hartson on far left with watch fob	1911

Mount Rainier summit climbReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
1	9	Four men on Mount Rainier summit Written on album page: Summit reached at 9:30 am.	July 25, 1915
1	10	View of Mt. Adams from summit of Mount Rainier	July 25, 1915
1	11	Four men at summit of Mount Rainier	July 25, 1915
1	12	Three men on slope of Mount Rainier	July 25, 1915
1	13	Three men resting at "The Crater," Mount Rainier Registration Rock	July 24-25, 1915
1	14	Three men eating by rockface on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	15	Two men climbing down Mount Rainier	July 25, 1915
1	16	Nisqually Glacier, Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	17	Camp with three tents and Mount Rainier in background Written on verso: Spray Park, NW side.	July 24-25, 1915
1	18	Side of Gibralter Ledges, looking south on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	19	Two men standing below "Beehive formation" on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	20	Elevated view of glacier, probably Nisqually Glacier, on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	21	View of camp with many tents on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	22	Two men resting on rock outcrop on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	23	View of Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	24	View along river bed, with Mount Rainier in the distance	July 24-25, 1915
1	25-26	View from Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	27	View of snowy mound, possibly a glacier, on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
1	28	View of slope on Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
		Two-part panorama of mountains, as viewed from slope of Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915
Folder	item
1	29a	Left side of panorama of mountains viewed from slopes of Mount Rainier Possibly taken near their camp see tent in lower right corner.	July 24-25, 1915
1	29b	Right side of panorama of mountains viewed from slopes of Mount Rainier	July 24-25, 1915

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