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Tim Townsend slide collection , circa 1957-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Dnr
- Townsend, Tim (Geography Teacher); Townsend, Tim (Geography Teacher)
- Title
- Tim Townsend slide collection
- Dates
- circa 1957-1999 (inclusive)19571999
circa 1970-1990 (bulk)19701990 - Quantity
- 3 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- PH 360
- Summary
- Tim Townsend was a high school geography instructor who taught for the Eugene 4J district for 40 years. He also taught summer session in the University of Oregon geography department during the 1970s-1980s. The collection includes approximately 8,360 2" x 2" color slides of Oregon, the American West, and the Oregon Rajneesh compound.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Tim Townsend was a high school geography instructor who taught for the Eugene 4J district for 40 years. He also taught summer session in the University of Oregon geography department during the 1970s-1980s. His courses included: teacher training and methods, geography of Oregon and the American West. Townsend was a pilot, and he documented the changing landscape of Oregon and the American West from the ground and air, using his photography as a teaching aid in the classroom. Townsend was also allowed rare access to aerially photograph the Rajneeshpuram intentional community in Wasco County, Oregon in the 1980s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes approximately 8,360 2" x 2" color slides of Oregon, the American West, and the Oregon Rajneesh compound. Series I and II depict landscapes and are arranged by geographic region. Slides are annotated with location information. Series III includes slides of the Atlas of Oregon publication and geographical projects arranged by topic, including State Streets and Neighborhoods. Series IV includes slides of the Oregon Rajneesh compound, including aerial photography of the community. The collection also includes folders of notes and clippings related to the Rajneesh compound and Townsend's visits.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Tim Townsend slide collection |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Geography.
- Rajneeshpuram (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Slides (photographs)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Townsend, Tim (Geography Teacher) (dnr)
