B.L. (Byron) Aldrich photographs, 1934, 1950-1959

Overview of the Collection

Sll
Aldrich, B.L. (Byron); Cultural Images
Title
B.L. (Byron) Aldrich photographs
Dates
1934, 1950-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear feet, (1 container (1 panorama box (3' x 1')))
Collection Number
PH197
Summary
B.L. (Byron) Aldrich was a photographer in the early 20th century active in Washington and Oregon. The collection consists of 36 panoramas, 23 of Oregon lumber companies during the 1950s, and 13 of Jantzen Beach Ammusment Park taken in 1934.
Repository
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

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

B.L. (Byron) Aldrich was a photographer in the early 20th century active in Washington and Oregon. Aldrich had a photo studio, Aldrich Photo Company, in Tacoma, Washington from 1901-1916. Later he had a studio in Portland, Oregon, the B.L. Aldrich Studio.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of 36 panoramas, 23 of Oregon lumber companies during the 1950s, and 13 of Jantzen Beach Amusment Park taken in 1934. The photographs are primarily in black and white. One photograph is colored, and one is partially colored.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], B.L. (Byron) Aldrich photographs, PH197_[item number], Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Collection processed by Normandy S. Helmer. Revised by Emily Haskins.

Acquisition Information

The Jantzen Beach series was acquired in January, 2019. The series was purchased from Cultural Images.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Oregon lumber companiesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box item
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_01
PH197_01: "Tupper Lumber Co., Sandy, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_02
PH197_02: "A.F. Lowes Lumber Co., Molalla, Oregon"
1950 Jun 26
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_03
PH197_03: "Eri Lumber Company, Sandy, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_04
PH197_04: "Olaf M. Oja Lumber Co., Sandy, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_05
PH197_05: "Griswold and Sons, Drain, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_06
PH197_06: "Andrus and Hult Lumber Co., Dillard, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_07
PH197_07: "Inman-Poulsen Lumber Co., Portland, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_08
PH197_08: "Fir Milling and Planing Co., Inc., Ashland, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_09
PH197_09: "Fir Milling and Planing Co., Inc., Ashland, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_10
PH197_10: Fir Milling and Planing Co., Inc., Ashland, Oregon
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_11
PH197_11: "Fir Milling and Planing Co., Inc., Ashland, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_12
PH197_12: "Elk Lumber Co., Medford, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_13
PH197_13: "Central Willamette Lumber Co., Philomath, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_14
PH197_14: "Rock Island Lumber Co., Sutherlin, Ore."
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_15
PH197_15: "Inman-Poulsen Lumber Co., Portland, Oregon", SS Forester and SS Seapool
1950 May 29
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_16
PH197_16: "Inman-Poulsen Lumber Co., Portland, Oregon", SS Forester and SS Seapool, color
1950 May 29
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_17
PH197_17: "B&W Lumber Company, sawmill and planer, Wren, Oregon"
circa1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_18
PH197_18: View of waterfront and mountain
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_19
PH197_19: View of snow-capped mountain rising above valley
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_20
PH197_20: "R.E. Scott Custom Planing and Milling, Philomath, Oregon"
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_21
PH197_21: Unidentified lumber yard
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_22
PH197_22: Unidentified lumber yard
circa 1950
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_23
PH197_23: View of small dam across river, mill, and bridge
circa 1950

Jantzen Beach Amusement ParkReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box item
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_032
PH197_032: "Annual picnic of the Order of Red Men"
1934 July 29
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_024
PH197_024: "West View"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_031
PH197_031: "Eighth annual picnic of the Insurance Exchange"
1934 July 19
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_033
PH197_033: "Telephone employees athl. club picnic"
1934 August 25
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_025
PH197_025: "An interested audience"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_034
PH197_034: "Annual picnic Ore. dairy cooperative ass'n."
1934 August 5
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_035
PH197_035: "Kansas state society of Oregon"
1934 August 5
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_026
PH197_026: "Main entrance and gate"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_027
PH197_027: "East grounds"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_028
PH197_028: "The lagoon"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_029
PH197_029: "Portion south picnic ground"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_030
PH197_030: "Northeast vista"
1934
Multiple collection box [PH 197] PH197_036
PH197_036: "Railway employees national pensions ass'n"
1934

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

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