Lage Wernstedt photographs

Lage Wernstedt photographs, 1926-1931

Overview of the Collection

Photographer: Wernstedt, Lage
Title: Lage Wernstedt photographs
Dates: 1926-1931 (inclusive)
19261931
Quantity: 23 negatives (1 box) ; 4 x 5 inches
Collection Number: PH0667
Summary: Collection consists of copy negatives of peaks, lakes, and ranges in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Okanogan National Forest, and North Cascades National Park
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: Negatives are not available for viewing.
Additional Reference Guides
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Lage Wernstedt mapped both the Mt. Baker National Forest and the Okanagan National Forest. He made the first ascents of over 170 peaks in Western Washington. He named the majority of the geographical features in this region.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes images of peaks, lakes, and ranges in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Okanagan National Forest, and North Cascades National Park, complete with Wernstedt's notations.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View the collection in digital format.

Printouts of the scanned images are available for reference use.

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The images are arranged numerically by original negative number.

Acquisition Information

Gift of original copy negatives from the Mt. Baker National Forest, 1973 and the Winthrop Ranger Station, August 1974.

Processing Note

Processed by Linda Corets, 2005.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	item
1	1	Mt. Logan, Mt. Buckner and Thunder Creek from the north (7)	1929-1931
1	2	Picket Range and Upper Baker River from the west (2040)	1929-1931
1	3	Mt. Terror and Mt. Fury from the northwest (2856)	1929-1931
1	4	Mt. Challenger from the west (3964)	1929-1931
1	5	Mt. Challenger from the southwest (3974)	1929-1931
1	6	Mt. Shuksan from the southeast (3975)	1929-1931
1	7	Bacon Peak from the north (3977)	1929-1931
1	8	Snowking Mountain from the northwest (3983)	1929-1931
1	9	View northeast from the summit of Silver Star Mountain (213826)	1926
1	10	Possible summit of Silver Star Mountain (213828)	1926
1	11	View west from summit of Silver Star Mountain (213830)	1926
1	12	Possibly view east from summit of Mt. Benzarino (213860)	1926
1	13	View west and northwest from summit to Black Peak (213896)	1926
1	14	View southeast from summit of Mt. Logan (213906)	1926
1	15	Mt. Goode from Mt. Logan (213910)	1926
1	16	View north from summit of Black Peak (213915)	1926
1	17	Boston Peak from Sahale (213917)	1926
1	18	Mt. Buckner from Sahale (213918)	1926
1	19	Forbidden Peak from Sahale (213922)	1926
1	20	Picket Range from Sourdough Ridge (213994)	1926
1	21	Ragged Ridge and Black Peak from Red Mountain, possibly near the summit (214006)	1926
1	22	Forbidden Peak from Ragged Ridge (214010)	1926
1	23	Mt. Logan from Ragged Ridge (214020)	1926

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