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Western photographer collection , Circa 1840s-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
- Title
- Western photographer collection
- Dates
- Circa 1840s-1968 (inclusive)18401968
- Quantity
- 3.46 linear feet, (3 containers) : 1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box, 1 flat box
- Collection Number
- PH 368
- Summary
- This artificial collection consists of photographs by Western photographers in the United States. Prints are organized by subject and arranged alphabetically by creator. Subjects include Events (floods, fires, large group gatherings, parades, and the Alaskan Gold Rush), Geographic areas (Oregon, Washington, California, and Alaska, with emphasis on cities and natural scenery in Oregon), Industries and transportation (logging, mining, fishing, shipping, construction, trains, automobiles, boats, and horses), Land and cityscapes (houses, hotels, storefronts, farms, and volcanoes), and People (portraits and group photos of Native Americans, pioneers, politicians, entertainers, workers, individuals, and families).
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This artificial collection consists of photographs by Western photographers in the United States. Subjects include Events (floods, fires, large group gatherings, parades, and the Alaskan Gold Rush), Geographic areas (Oregon, Washington, California, and Alaska, with emphasis on cities and natural scenery in Oregon), Industries and transportation (logging, mining, fishing, shipping, construction, trains, automobiles, boats, and horses), Land and cityscapes (houses, hotels, storefronts, farms, and volcanoes), and People (portraits and group photos of Native Americans, pioneers, politicians, entertainers, workers, individuals, and families).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Western photographer collection |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cities and towns--Oregon
- Employees--West (U.S.)--Portraits
- Landscapes--West (U.S.)
- Logging--West (U.S.)
- Politicians--West (U.S.)--Portraits
- Shipping--West (U.S.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
