Alexander Linthicum photograph album on mountaineering, theater and the Red Cross, circa 1934-1951

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Linthicum, Alexander Wilson, 1895-1969.
Title
Alexander Linthicum photograph album on mountaineering, theater and the Red Cross
Dates
circa 1934-1951 (inclusive)
Quantity
.29 cubic feet (1 album)
Collection Number
Album 479
Summary
Black and white photographs and cyanotypes in 1 album, ca. 1934-1951, of Alexander Linthicum's hiking, skiing and camping activities with the Mazamas.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Alexander Wilson Linthicum (1895-1969) was a Portland, Oregon businessman, naturalist and mountaineer.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Black and white photographs and cyanotypes in 1 album, ca. 1934-1951, of Alexander Linthicum's hiking, skiing and camping activities with the Mazamas, locations include: Chelan National Forest (now Okanogan National Forest) and Mount Saint Helens. Other subjects include scenes from unidentified plays, boating, Treasure Island, the Nakamura family and Louise Linthicum's activities with the Multnomah County Chapter of the Red Cross.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation

Alexander Linthicum Photograph Album on Mountaineering, Theatre and the Red Cross, Album 479, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Lib. Acc. # 13391

Related Materials

Alexander Linthicum Papers, Mss 1596, Oregon Historical Society Research Library,Portland, Or.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Boats and boating -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Camping -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Hiking -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Landscapes -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Mountaineering -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Outdoor life -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Skis and skiing -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.
  • Theater -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs.

Corporate Names

  • American Red Cross. -- Multnomah County Chapter -- Photographs.
  • Mazamas (Portland, Or.) -- Photographs.

Family Names

  • Linthicum, Alexander Wilson, -- 1895-1969 -- Photographs.
  • Linthicum, Louise W., -- 1899-1959 -- Photographs.
  • Nakamura family -- Photographs.

Geographical Names

  • Okanogan National Forest (Wash.) -- Photographs.
  • Saint Helens, Mount (Wash.) -- Photographs.
  • Treasure Island (San Francisco County, Calif.) -- Photographs.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cyanotypes (photographic prints) -- aat
  • Photographs. -- aat