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J. B. Loundagin photographs of Waitsburg, Washington, 1892-1899
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Loundagin, J. B
- Title
- J. B. Loundagin photographs of Waitsburg, Washington
- Dates
- 1892-1899 (inclusive)18921899
- Quantity
- 9 photographic prints (1 box) ; 10 x 12 in.
- Collection Number
- PH0876
- Summary
- Views of the town of Waitsburg, Washington by a photographer in Waitsburg, Washington
- Repository
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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
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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
J. B. Loundagin was a photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century. While residing in Waitsburg, Washington, he photographed scenes of his community, some of which were published in the March 1908 edition of The Coast magazine to illustrate an article on Waitsburg. In addition to his photographic work in Waitsburg, he also used a railroad photograph car to photograph in Missouri in 1897. He was an active member of the community, serving on the school board in 1902, and as a city councilmember from 1906 through 1908.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Waitsburg is a city in Walla Walla County in southeast Washington state.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 9 views of the town of Waitsburg, Washington including Main Street, testing the city waterworks, and various local buildings and several scenes of harvesting outfits in outlying areas.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/1 | 1 | Aerial view of Waitsburg, Washington | 1892 - 1899 |
1/2 | 2 | View looking south along Main Street | 1892 - 1899 |
1/3 | 3 |
Official test of city water works gravity
system
"LOUNDAGIN, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER" visible on wall of building
located in right side of image.
|
1892 - 1899 |
1/4 | 4 | First Presbyterian Church | 1892 - 1899 |
1/5 | 5 | Waitsburg Academy | 1892 - 1899 |
1/6 | 6 | Public School Building | 1892 - 1899 |
1/7 | 7 | Washington Flouring Mills | 1892 - 1899 |
1/8 | 8 | Harvesting outfit on the road | 1892 - 1899 |
1/9 | 9 |
Harvesting scene just south of Waitsburg,
Washington
Caption on mount dates image as 1865, probably not accurate
date.
|
1892 - 1899 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Waitsburg (Wash.)--Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)