Archives West Finding Aid

This large series consists of 2826 slides, most of which were made in the 1980s and 1990s. Topics of note in this series are: Gifford Pinchot and Grey Towers (in Milford, Pennsylvania); national forests and wilderness area; the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest; forest service employees; logging and lumber mills; images documenting the history of the U.S. Forest Service. The series includes slides of historic photographs, documents, and other materials from the late 19th century. The initials AKW (for A.K. Wiesendanger) appear regularly on the U.S. Forest Service historic photograph slides.

Series 2 consists of 2560 slides of Oregon natural landmarks, scenes, and cities and towns. Of note are images of Eugene, Portland, the Oregon Coast, the Willamette National Forest, Columbia River Gorge, and the Cascades. Several images of Civilian Conservation Corps structures are included.

Series 3 consists of 1067 slides, primarily of western Washington, including Seattle, Bellingham, and the Olympic Peninsula and the Washington Cascades. Several images of central and southern Washington and the Columbia River basin are included. Photographs of Mount St. Helens after the 1980 eruption are part of this series.

Series 4 consists of 433 slides of California scenes and natural features, primarily in northern California and the San Francisco Bay area.

Series 5 consists of 1451 slides of the Umpqua Basin region including the Umpqua National Forest, towns in the Umpqua Basin, and the Umpqua River. The series includes extensive historical images of this region of Oregon as well as slides of the Santiam Valley and Santiam Pass area.

Series 6 consists of 984 slides of the McKenzie River and McKenzie Pass region including waterfalls, lakes, and springs; water activities; bridges, towns, and settlements on the McKenzie; and landscape views of the area. Portrait photographs of individual associated with the McKenzie Basin are part of the series.

Series 7 consists of 227 slides of historical postcards and photographs of Oregon and Washington landscapes as well as individuals associated with the region. Thes seris also includes images of a few documents and maps. The slides were made in the early 1980s of images that were originally taken in the late 19th century through mid-20th century.

Series 8 consists of 2529 slides depicting flora and fauna, primarily of Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific Northwest. Images of trees, mosses, mushrooms, fungi, lichens, grasses, ferns, shrubs, cactus, and flowers are included. The fauna photographs show insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, ducks, geese, swans, and other birds. Images from elsewhere in North America are also included. Lists of the scientific and common names for several of the sets of flora images were received with the images and are mentioned in the folder descriptions below.

Series 9 consists of 844 slides of political cartoons and cartoons pertaining to forestry, fishing, and ranching. Many of the images are of historical items, but more recent cartoons pertaining to environmentalism and global warming, endangered species, and the spotted owl controversy are included.

Series 10 consists of 474 slides that were created and assembled by Williams for use in presentations and publications. Topics include the history of national forests in the southern United States, the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens, John Waldo, and the U.S. Forest Service.

Series 11 consists of 1742 slides on a variety of topics. Some of the slides depict Williams' travels and events in which he participated. Images of National Monuments, National Parks, and other notable features are part of the series. Of note are slides of historic images of Native Americans and of logging operations.