Albany Timber Carnival photograph album, approximately 1950-1960

Overview of the Collection

Title
Albany Timber Carnival photograph album
Dates
approximately 1950-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 album with 14 photographs (1 folder)
Collection Number
PH1573
Summary
Photographs of Timber Carnival activities in Albany, Oregon
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

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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Albany Timber Carnival was held almost every year in early July from 1941-2000. The Carnival had four major parts: logging sports, royal court, parade, and fireworks show. The Timber Carnival was a popular summer attraction in the Willamette Valley and was one of the nation's premier celebrations of the timber industry.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Album of photographs of Timber Carnival activities in Albany, Oregon, including single buck log sawing, underhand log chopping, speed climbing, and log rolling. Also includes photograph of Tim-Burr leather jackets.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View the digital version of the collection

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Source: Tavistock Books, Alameda, California, October 13, 2012.

Processing Note

Processed by: Melody Smith, December 2018.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Albany, Oregon Timber CarnivalReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Album item
1 1
Man in "Tim-Burrs Albany, Oregon" leather jacket
Tim Burr was the lumberjack mascot of the Albany Timber Carnival.
between 1950 and 1960?
1 2 between 1950 and 1960?
1 3 between 1950 and 1960?
1 4 between 1950 and 1960?
1 5 between 1950 and 1960?
1 6
[Photograph missing when album aquired]
1 7 between 1950 and 1960?
1 8 between 1950 and 1960?
1 9 between 1950 and 1960?
1 10 between 1950 and 1960?
1 11 between 1950 and 1960?
1 12 between 1950 and 1960?
1 13 between 1950 and 1960?
1 14 between 1950 and 1960?
1 15 between 1950 and 1960?

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Fairs--Oregon--Albany--Photographs
  • Log-chopping (Sports)--Photographs
  • Logrolling (Aquatic sports)--Photographs
  • Lumbering--Competitions--Oregon--Albany--Photographs
  • Lumbermen--Recreation--Photographs
  • Sawing--Competitions--Photographs
  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Albany Timber Carnival (Albany, Or.)--Photographs