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Pacific Northwest and Western Canada postcard collection, approximately 1880-2009

Overview of the Collection

Title
Pacific Northwest and Western Canada postcard collection
Dates
approximately 1880-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 cubic feet (7 boxes)
Collection Number
PH0801
Summary
Postcards depicting scenes in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, British Columbia and the Yukon
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

The collection is open to the public.

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Languages
English
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Content Description

Postcards depicting Western Canada and the Northwestern United States (excluding Washington); regions included are Idaho, Montana, Oregon, British Columbia, and Yukon.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in 5 series. The physical arrangement of series between boxes does not follow the intellectual arrangement, which is alphabetical within country.

  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Oregon
  • British Columbia
  • Yukon

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Idaho

    • Description: Miscellaneous

      Includes a variety of locations in Idaho, unsorted.

      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3-4
      Location: Idaho
    • Description: Craters of the Moon National Park
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: Idaho
    • Description: Sun Valley
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: Idaho

  • Montana

    • Description: Miscellaneous
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Anaconda
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Billings
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Boulder
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Bozeman
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Butte
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Deer Lodge
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Fort Benton
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Gardiner
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Great Falls
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Hamilton
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Helena
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Hot Springs
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Kalispell
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Lewis and Clark Cavern
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Livingston
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Missoula
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: St. Ignatius Mission
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Thompson Falls
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Virginia City
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana
    • Description: Glacier National Park
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 7
      Location: Montana

  • Oregon

    • Description: Animals
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Beaches
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Bridges
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Buildings
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Miscellaneous A-Z
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Albany
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Ashland
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Astoria
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Baker City
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--The Dalles
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Eugene
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Oregon City
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Pendleton
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Portland
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 1-2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Portland--Lewis and Clark Exposition
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Salem
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Cities--Seaside
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Bonneville Dam
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Bridges
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Cascade Locks
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Castle Rock
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Rooster Rock
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Vista House
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Highway
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Columbia River--Tunnels
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Crater Lake
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Dams (excluding Bonneville)
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Fish/Fishing
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Forestry/Logging
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Lighthouses
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 2
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Miscellaneous
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Mt. Hood
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Oregon Coast
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Peterson's Rock Garden
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Railroads
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Roads
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Rocks

      Rocks include: Haystack; Birk; Mack; The Duchess; Slipper; Jockey Cap; Twin; Finger; Face.

      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Rogue River
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Snake River
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Water (miscellaneous scenes)
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Waterfalls
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon
    • Description: Postcard sets
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 3
      Location: Oregon

  • British Columbia

    • Description: Miscellaneous
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Alert Bay
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Ashcroft
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Atlin
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Balfour
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Barkerville
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Bella Coola
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Britannia Beach
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Butchart Gardens
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Campbell River
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Canim Lake
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Cheam Peak
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Cheam Peak
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Chilliwack
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Duncan
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Esquimault
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Fairmont Hot Springs
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Field
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Grand Forks
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Fort Langley
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Fort St. James
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Fort Steele
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Fraser River
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Glacier
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Greenwood
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Harrison Hot Springs
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Hazelton
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Indians--Totems
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Kamloops
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Kaslo
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Kelowna
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Ladysmith
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 4
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Lake Bennett
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Mayne Island
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Naskusp
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Nanaimo
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Nelson
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: New Westminster
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Okanogan Lake
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: 100 Mile House
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Port Alberni
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Prince Rupert
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Queen Charlotte Islands
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Quesnel
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Radium Hot Springs
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Railroads
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Revelstoke
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Rocky Mountains
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Shawnigan Lake
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Sidney
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Sooke
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Sproat Lake
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Squamish
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Steamers
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Stewart
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Summerland
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Texada Island
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Trail
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Ucluelet
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Usk
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Vancouver
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Vancouver--Capilano Canyon
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Vancouver--Lynn Canyon
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Vancouver--Stanley Park
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Vancouver Island
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 5
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria

      See also Butchart Gardens.

      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Buildings
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Buildings--Dominion Astro-Physical Observatory
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Buildings--Parliament
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Harbor and waterfront
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Hotels
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Hotels--Empress
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Parks
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Parks--Beacon Hill
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Parks--The Gorge
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Schools
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Victoria--Street scenes
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Wells
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia
    • Description: Yale
      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: British Columbia

  • Yukon

    • Description: Miscellaneous

      Includes a variety of locations in the Yukon, unsorted.

      Dates: chiefly 20th century
      Container: Box 6
      Location: Yukon

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Geographical Names

  • British Columbia--Photographs
  • Idaho--Photographs
  • Oregon--Photographs
  • Yukon--Photographs


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