J.J. Donovan photographs

J.J. Donovan photographs, 1900-1926

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Donovan, J.J. (John Joseph)
Title: J.J. Donovan photographs
Dates: 1900-1926 (inclusive)
19001926
Quantity: 1.25 linear feet
Collection Number: XOE_CPNWS0127jjdonovanphotographs (collection)
Summary: This is a collection of images documenting the Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills operations at sites including Clallam County, Skyhomish, Sekui, Arlington, Alger, Blanchard, and Bellingham.
Repository: Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions: The collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This is a collection of images documenting Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills operations, including mill and forest scenes, lumber camps, ox teams and steam-powered skidders, lumberjacks, railroads, ships, and a few photographs of the Donovans themselves. Mill and lumbercamp sites include Clallam County, Skykomish, Sekui, Arlington, Alger, Blanchard, and Bellingham. Photographers include Fred and Henry Jukes and Darius Kinsey.

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Preferred Citation

J.J. Donovan photographs , Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Subject Terms

Logging--Washington (State)--Photgraphs
Lumber camps--Washington (State)--Photgraphs
Sawmills--Washington (State)--Photgraphs

Personal Names

Donovan, J. J. (John Joseph)--1858-1937--Archives (creator)

Corporate Names

Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills (Seattle, Wash.)

Geographical Names

Washington (State)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

Photographs

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Kinsey, Darius--1869-1945 (photographer)

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