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Lorman G. Murray collection of bridge and road project photograph albums, circa 1909- circa 1928
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Murray, Lorman G. (Lorman Gourlay), 1886-1964
- Title
- Lorman G. Murray collection of bridge and road project photograph albums
- Dates
- circa 1909- circa 1928 (inclusive)19091928
- Quantity
- 3 albums (3 boxes) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH2015-002
- Summary
- Photographs of road and bridge projects
- 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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Open to all users.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Lorman G. Murray was an engineer who built bridges and roads across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and British Columbia. He also built the catapult ramp for Nat Browne's Fokker Universal airplane, the "Lone Star" which was attempting a flight to Tokyo. He was the father of Ray M. Murray who was the engineer for the floating bridge across Lake Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Three albums of photographs depicting bridge and road projects across the Northwest and Alaska. Also includes photographs of the catapult ramp, Nat Browne and his airplane. Murray built the catapult ramp for Nat Browne's Fokker Universal airplane, the "Lone Star" which was attempting a flight to Tokyo.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bridges--Northwest, Pacific--Photographs
- Fokker airplanes--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
