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Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection, 1887-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Williams, Gerald W.
- Title
- Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection
- Dates
- 1887-1969 (inclusive)18871969
1900-1950 (bulk)19001950 - Quantity
- 1.50 cubic feet, including 237 images (156 black and white (B/W) postcards, 16 black and white (B/W) prints, 60 color lithographs, 3 color postcards, and 2 red tone postcards), (2 boxes, including 1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- P 317
- Summary
- Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection consists primarily of black and white and color lithographic mounted postcards and photographic prints, some by well-known western photographers and studios. The time period ranges from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The images depict Native American culture in North America with a focus on the northwestern and southwestern United States, especially Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Photographers attempted to document stereotypical aspects of Native American lives through portraits of individuals, families, and mothers with children, photographs of cultural artifacts such as totem poles, recent and ancient dwellings and ruins, canoes, and activities such as fishing, weaving baskets and blankets, and gathering huckleberries. Williams acquired the images in the course of his work as a Forest Service sociologist and historian and due to his interest in the history of Native Americans in the United States, especially that of the Pacific Northwest region.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
This collection reflects the changing history of non-Native Americans perceptions about the often romanticized lives of past and current Native Americans. In the spirit of Edward Curtis, a renowned photographer of Native Americas, many photographers attempted to capture the day-to-day life and customs of their subjects before they vanished.
The collection also demonstrates the changes in commercial postcard photography and printing methods from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, from black and white photography to color lithographic printing to the use of color photography. It also represents the work of both nationally and locally known photographers and photographic studios.
Williams acquired the images in the course of his work as a Forest Service sociologist and historian and due to his research interest in the history of Native Americans in the United States, especially that of the Pacific Northwest region. Gerald Williams worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1979 to 2005 as a sociologist (1979-1998) and historian (1998-2005).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection covers the time period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century and consists primarily of black and white photographs, with some color lithographic and a few red tone images. The images depict daily Native American life in North America, with a focus on the northwestern and southwestern United States. The majority of the images are from Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Also represented are Idaho, Montana, Canada, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Florida, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. Portraits of individuals, families, and mothers with children, photographs of ancient and more recent artifacts, dwellings and other ruins, such as Cliff House in Mesa Verde, and activities such as fishing, weaving baskets and blankets, and gathering huckleberries.
Many of the images are undated. Dates and date ranges were assigned as closely as possible based on the physical characteristics of the postcards and postmarks. Specific dates are based on postmarks or on a date on the photograph; items are marked as "undated" when no distinguishing marks were visible. With a few exceptions the postcards and prints have been mounted. Well-known photographers and studios such as J.H (Jervie Henry) Eastman of Eastman Studios, Lee Morehouse, and Patton Postcard Company are represented. Numbers listed in the description of the items were assigned by the publisher or the photographer.
The original titles of the prints and postcards were retained. The language reflects the perceptions of native peoples at the time. Variant spelling were also retained with the correct spelling enclosed in parentheses.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection (P 317), Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by region, then by state or country, than roughly chronologically. Because many of the images are undated the chronological order is approximate. Series 1: Northwest – Alaska, circa 1890-1969; Series 2: Northwest – Canada, circa 1898-1929; Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969; Series 4: Northwest – Oregon, circa 1898-1956; Series 5: Northwest – Washington, circa 1887-1950; Series 6: Southwest – Arizona, 1902-1957; Series 7: Southwest – California circa 1907-1969; Series 8: Southwest – Colorado, circa 1920-1950; Series 9: Southwest - Nevada and Utah, circa 1907-1950; Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950; and Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1906-1950.
Acquisition Information
These materials were acquired by the former University Archives and the Special Collections and Archives Research Center in multiple accessions in 2007-2016. They were originally described as a component of the Gerald W. Williams Collection (MSS WilliamsG) and were separated for description as this collection in 2017.
Related Materials
The core of Gerald Williams' research materials are maintained as the Gerald W. Williams Papers (MSS WilliamsG). Other materials that were collected by Williams have been described as separate collections, some of which have overlap of format or subject matter with this collection: Gerald W. Williams Regional Albums; and Gerald W. Williams Slides.
The Special Collections and Archives Research Center holds other collections with photographs, prints or content related to Native Americans including: Oregon Multicultural Communities Research Collection; Royal G. Jackson Papers; Ralph I. Gifford Photographs; and E. E. Wilson Photographic Collection.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969Return to Top
Format: Within this series there are 36 black and white postcards, 2 black and white prints, 3 color lithograph postcards, and 1 color postcard.
Photographers:
The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs, which have the photographer’s last name, initials, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Albertype Company (Brooklyn, New York), Griffin's, Otto D. Goetze, Johnston, Elbridge (E.W) Merrill, Frank (FH) Nowell, Mike Roberts Color Productions (Berkley, California), Robinson Studio (Anchorage, Alaska), Scenic Photo Publishing Company (Seattle, Washington), Schallerer (Otto and Lillie Schallerer), Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri), Eugene Tetinek, Winter and Pond Company (Juneau, Alaska), FHW (Frank H. Whaley), and Joseph Yolo.
Series 1 portrays Alaskan natives' everyday life in the late 1800s to the 1960s. Featured here are the photographic representations of Eskimo and Aleutian art such as totem poles. Some examples include Chief Johnson's Totem in Ketchikan, Alaska and Loon Tree of Sliding Bear Totem. Other aspects of life are highlighted, such as the scene in Chief Shakes' House that illustrates the dedication ceremony of the Chief's new home. Additional items of interest include Eskimo Dancers and Arctic Playmates, Kotzbue, Alaska, which depict the breadth of the series.
Extent: 42 images, 2 oversize prints, 8 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.1.1 | Totems at Kasa-an, Alaska
Totems at Kasa-an, Alaska. Studio: Albertype, Co. Brooklyn, NY. B/W postcard.
|
1890-1910 |
| 1.1.2 | Eskimos Leaving in Skin Canoe
Eskimos Leaving in Skin Canoe for Their Happy Home Cape Prince of Wales, Nome, Alaska. Photographer: O.D. Goetze, The Albertype Co. B/W postcard.
|
1890-1907 |
| 1.1.3 | Native Women Weaving Baskets, Alaska
Native Women Weaving Baskets, Alaska. Photographer: Winter - Pond Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. C132.
|
1893-1945 |
| 1.1.4 | Indian Burial Ground. Alaska
Indian Burial Ground. Alaska. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Northwest Indian Series. B/W postcard. Item no. 3603. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.
|
August 1, 1907 |
| 1.1.5 | The Totem Pole Maker
The Totem Pole Maker. Alaska. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Northwestern Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3613. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.
|
August 19, 1907 |
| 1.2.1 | Native Village on the Yukon River
Native Village on the Yukon River, Alaska. Photographer: F. H. Nowell. Published by Portland Post Card Co. Made in Germany. Color lithograph postcard.
|
1909 |
| 1.2.2 | Totem Pole, Alaska
Totem Poles in forest, Alaska. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1910 |
| 1.2.3 | Inside Community House Poles
Inside Community House Poles-Mud Bight near Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-487.
|
1930-1965 |
| 1.2.4 | Chief Johnson's Totem, Ketchikan, Alaska
Chief Johnson's Totem, Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-170.
|
1930-1965 |
| 1.2.5 | Thlinget Tribe Sun and Raven Pole
Thlinget Tribe Sun and Raven Pole from Pennock Island - Saxman, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-412.
|
1930-1965 |
| 1.3.1 | Aleutian Island Natives, Alaska
Aleutian Island Natives, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-192.
|
1930-1942 |
| 1.3.2 | Natives and Hut - Bristol Bay, Alaska
Natives and Hut - Bristol Bay, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-388.
|
1930-1942 |
| 1.3.3 | Totem Poles and Residences
Totem Poles and Residences of Haida Indians, near Ketchikan, Alaska. Studio: Scenic Photo Publishing Co. Seattle, WA. B/W postcard. Item no. 15342.
|
1927 |
| 1.3.4 | Sitka Park, Alaska
Sitka Park, Alaska. Photographer: E.W. Merrill. B/W postcard. Script on back: Sitka's National Park. August 3-27. Trendy Totem Poles; 100 years old. With John Ross.
|
August 3, 1927 |
| 1.3.5 | St. Philip's Church
St. Phillips Church and Totems-Wrangell, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-484.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.4.1 | Loon Tree of Sliding Bear Totem
The Loon Tree of Sliding Bear Totem Sakman (Saxman), Alaska near Ketchikan. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-473.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.4.2 | Chief Shakes House
Dedication of new Chief Shakes House, Wrangell, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-457.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.4.3 | Wrangell Totem
Wrangell Totem. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-584.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.4.4 | Alaska Totem Poles
Alaska Totem Poles. B/W postcard. Item no. P-1402.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.4.5 | Aleutian Girl, Unalaska
Aleutian Girl, Unalaska. B/W postcard. Item no. P-1379.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.5.1 | Eskimo Pie
Eskimo Pie. Subject: Native American mother nursing child. B/W postcard. Item no. P-575.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.5.2 | Abraham Lincoln Totem Pole
Abraham Lincoln Totem Pole. Studio: Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, CA. Color by Ben Perry. Published by C.P. Johnston Co., Seattle. Color postcard. Item no: C5389
|
circa 1940s |
| 2.1.1 | Story Teller in Alaska
Henry Denny St. with grandchildren. Giant Oyster Pole Saxman, Alaska. Photographer: Joseph Yolo. Script on back of print: CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) enrolled Henry Denny Sr. and grandchildren at Saxman at base of Giant Oyster Totem. B/W print. Item no. 412061.
|
1940 |
| 1.5.3 | Alaska Eskimo Child
Alaska Eskimo Child. Studio: Robinson. Postmarked Anchorage, Alaska. Correspondence between a Mrs. Edna Grey and Florence, explaining why a trip to Portland, Oregon was missed. B/W postcard. Item no. 206-E.
|
October 21, 1952 |
| 1.5.4 | Eskimo Ivory Carver
Eskimo Ivory Carver Nome, Alaska. Studio: Robinson. B/W postcard. Item no. P-11.
|
1950s-1960s |
| 1.5.5 | Eskimo Dancers
Eskimo Dancers. Subjects are seen holding decorative masks. Studio: Robinson. B/W postcard. Item no. P-1.
|
1950s-1960s |
| 1.6.1 | Eskimo Mother and Children - Nome Alaska
Eskimo Mother and Children - Nome Alaska. Studio: Robinson. B/W postcard. Item no. P-2.
|
1950-1960 |
| 1.6.2 | Totems at Ketchikan, Alaska
Totems at Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-102.
|
1950-1960 |
| 1.6.3 | Community House, Mud Bight
Alaska Native Community House - Mud Bight near Ketchikan. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-482.
|
1950-1960 |
| 1.6.4 | Indian Village, Alaska
Indian Village, Alaska. Studio: Griffin's. B/W postcard. Item no. 5.
|
1950-1960 |
| 1.6.5 | Eagle Totem
The Eagle Totem, Wrangell, Alaska. B/W postcard.
|
1950-1960 |
| 1.7.1 | Chief Johnson Totem - Ketchikan, Alaska
Chief Johnson Totem - Ketchikan, Alaska. Similar to Chief Johnson's Totem from the Schallerer studios. The most marked difference are the buildings surrounding the totem pole. B/W postcard. Item no. S-400.
|
circa 1950s |
| 1.7.2 | Totem of Chief Kian
Totem of Thlimget (Tlingit) Chief Kian - Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Johnston. B/W postcard. Item no. 295.
|
circa 1950s |
| 1.7.3 | Ketchikan Indian Totems - 1
Famous Indian Totems at Ketchikan Alaska 1 of 2. Photographer: Johnston. B/W postcard. Item no. 425.
|
circa 1950s |
| 1.7.4 | Ketchikan Indian Totems - 2
Famous Indian Totems at Ketchikan Alaska 2 of 2. Photographer: Johnston. B/W postcard. Item no. 425.
|
circa 1950s |
| 1.7.5 | Eskimo Ivory Cutter
Eskimo Ivory Cutter. Photographer: Griffins. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1950s |
| 1.8.1 | Omiak Barrow, Alaska
Omiak Barrow, Alaska. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1950s |
| 1.8.2 | Native Alaskan Woman
Native Alaskan Woman. Photographer: Eugene Tetinek. Published by Vern Brickley. B/W postcard.
|
1950s-1960s |
| 1.8.3 | Kicksetti Totem, Wrangell, Alaska
Kicksetti Totem, Wrangell, Alaska. B/W postcard.
|
undated |
| 1.8.4 | Arctic Playmates Kotzbue, Alaska
Arctic Playmates Kotzbue, Alaska. Photographer: FHW (Frank H. Whaley). Subjects are a young Native American girl and a puppy. B/W postcard. Item no. 135.
|
undated |
| 1.8.5 | Chief Reindeer Herder
Chief Reindeer Herder, Chester Sevick Kotzebue Alaska. Photographer: FHW (Frank H. Whaley). B/W postcard. Item no. 147.
|
undated |
| 2.1.2 | Totem Poles in Village Alaska Tongass National Forest
Totem Poles in Village Alaska Tongass National Forest. B/W print. Item no. 253205.
|
undated |
Series 2: Northwest - Canada, circa 1898-1929Return to Top
Format: 3 color lithographs make up this series.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Lee Moorhouse (Pendleton, Oregon) and Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri).
Series 2 presents native life in Northwestern Canada. This series features colorful representations of daily life such as children snuggled into papooses and fishermen from the Manhousett tribe. The Manhousett belong to the Coast Salish group, a loose organization of tribes that reside in the Pacific Northwest Coast region.
Extent: 3 images, 1 folder
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.9.1 | Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses
Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses. Depicts four Native American infants in various emotional states. The children are wrapped into cradleboards. Photographer: Lee Moorhouse. Published by Newman Post Card Co. (Los Angeles, California). Made in Germany. Color lithograph Postcard.
|
1898 |
| 1.9.2 | Town Chief Weha's House
Town Chief Weha's House. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3601.
|
1900s-1920s |
| 1.9.3 | Indian Fishermen. Manhousett Tribe
Indian Fishermen. Manhousett Tribe. Vancouver Island. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Northwest Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3605. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.
|
1907 |
Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969Return to Top
Format: The predominant media featured here are 7 black and white postcards, with 2 color lithograph postcards rounding out the series.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs which have the photographer’s last name, initials, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Wesley Andrews Inc., Publishers (Baker, Oregon), Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, Inc. (Hardin, Montana), LiS, Kenneth F. Roahen (Billings, Montana), and RWG.
Series 3 predominantly presents subjects in Montana, with a single postcard of Idaho. This series mainly consists of black and white media, with a few prints in color. An item of interest is Flathead Indian Village, August 6, 1907 that includes a message written by Gerald W. Williams. An additional item of interest is the postcard, Hieroglyphic Carvings, highlighting a form of historical communication. Also featured in this series are prints of General Custer and his men, and the Little Big Horn battleground in Montana.
Extent: 9 images, 2 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.10.1 | Hieroglyphic Carvings, Arco, Idaho
Indian Hieroglyphic Carvings Found near Arco. (Petroglyphs.) Arco, Idaho. B/W postcard. Item no. 51.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.10.2 | Flathead Indian Village
Flathead Indian Village. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Northwestern Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3606. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.
|
August 6, 1907 |
| 1.10.3 | Feast, After Death of Chief's Son
Feast, After Death of Chief's Son, in Honor of Son, Flathead Reservation, Montana. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1711. Includes correspondence from son to mother. Postmarked Missoula, MT.
|
August 20, 1909 |
| 1.10.4 | Scene at Custer Battlefield, Hardin Montana
Scene at Custer Battlefield, Hardin Montana. Studio: Wesley Andrews Inc., Publishers: Baker, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 15.
|
1920-1942 |
| 1.10.5 | Painted Rocks on Flathead Lake Montana
The Indian Painted Rocks on Flathead Lake Montana. Photographer: LiS. B/W postcard.
|
1925-1942 |
| 1.11.1 | Custer Battlefield
Custer Battlefield. Photographer: RWG. B/W postcard. Item no. 130.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.11.2 | Officers of the 7th Cavalry
Officers of the 7th Cavalry. Studio: Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, Inc. Custer Battlefield National Monument. Crow Agency, Montana. B/W postcard.
|
1950s-1960s |
| 1.11.3 | Custer Monument
Custer Monument - Custer Battlefield National Monument. Montana. B/W postcard. Item no. KFR II. Include correspondence to a Mr. Harry Morgan. Postmarked Billings, MT.
|
June 5, 1954 |
| 1.11.4 | Custer Battlefield National Monument. Montana
Where Gen. Custer and 51 of His Troopers Were Slain. Custer Battlefield National Monument. Montana. Kfr 2. Studio: Roahen Photo's - Billings, Montana. B/W postcard.
|
May 18 1957 |
Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956Return to Top
Format: A diverse selection of 58 black and white postcards, 2 black and white prints, 24 color lithographs, and 2 red tone postcards.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Anderson Scenic Post Cards (Portland, Oregon), Wesley Andrews Company (Portland, Oregon), D.M Averill and Company (Portland, Oregon), Cal Calvert (Portland, Oregon), Christian, Eastman Niew Company (Kennett, California), Ellis, H.E., Haas Brothers (Sheridan, Oregon), Kiser Photo Company (Portland, Oregon), Loewenfeld, Miller Photo Company (Klamath Falls, Oregon), Patterson Photo, Patton Post Card Company (Salem, Oregon), Portland Post Card Company (Portland, Oregon), M. Rieder (Los Angeles, California), Mike Roberts Color Productions (Berkley, California), Sawyer Scenic Photos (Portland, Oregon), A. Smith, A.L. Thomas, and D.D. Wilder.
Series 4 is the most voluminous part of this collection. Subjects range from people of the Umatilla tribes and the Nez Perce to activities captured from the Pendleton Round-Up, a yearly rodeo that prides itself on the exhibition of local pastimes. This series features some postcards with correspondence such as "Memaloose Island, 1909". Celilo Falls is featured in many of photographs, because the falls were an important tribal fishing area prior to the construction of the dam and the flooding of the falls.
Extent: 85 images, 15 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.12.1 | Girls' Dormitory at Indian School
Girls' Dormitory at Indian School, Chemawa, Near Salem, Oregon (loose). Studio: Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco. Printed in the United States. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1582.
|
1898-1923 |
| 1.12.2 | Chief Charley, Warm Springs Indian
Chief Charley, Warm Springs Indian (loose). Photographer: D.D. Wilder. D.M Averill and Co. Publishers, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 673.
|
1903 |
| 1.12.3 | Chief Joseph Monument
Chief Joseph Monument (loose). B/W postcard.
|
1904-1950 |
| 1.12.4 | Indian eel fishing Snake River
Indian eel fishing Snake River (loose). Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Printed in Germany. B/W postcard. Item no. 70536.
|
1907-1916 |
| 1.12.5 | Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon
Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon (loose). Studio: Miller Photo Co., Klamath Falls Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 183.
|
1907-1920 |
| 1.12.6 | Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 2
Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 2. Studio: Haas Bros., Sheridan, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard (Unmounted). Item no. 14. Includes correspondence to a Mr. Bill Fice.
|
1909 |
| 1.12.7 | Pendleton Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon (loose). Photographer: A. Smith. B/W postcard. Item no. P414.
|
1920s-1930s |
| 1.12.8 | Indian Village 1929 Indian Congress
Indian Village 1929 Indian Congress, Klamath Falls, Oregon (loose). Studio: Underwood's Pharmacy Klamath Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 37.
|
1926-1940s |
| 1.12.9 | Fishing at Celilo Falls
Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls of Columbia River in Oregon (loose). Made in U.S.A by E.C. Kropp Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. P54.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.13.1 | Parade Ground and Buildings of Indian Training School
Parade Ground and Buildings of Indian Training School, Chemawa, Oregon. Studio: Patton Post Card Co., Salem, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 10896. Postmarked Portland, OR, December 7, 11:30PM. Includes correspondence and is addressed to Master Richard Meade.
|
1908-1934 |
| 1.13.2 | Old Fort Klamath, Oregon
Old Fort Klamath, Oregon. Red tone postcard.
|
circa 1900 |
| 1.13.3 | Indian Camp. Round up, Pendleton, Oregon
Indian Camp. Round up, Pendleton, Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
1904-1918 |
| 1.13.4 | Siletz Agency
Siletz Agency. B/W postcard.
|
1904-1918 |
| 1.13.5 | Siletz Women, Oregon
Siletz Women, Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1910 |
| 1.14.1 | Indian Burying Ground
Indian Burying Ground, Mamaloose (Memaloose) Island in Columbia River. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. O. Newman Co. Made in Germany. B/W postcard. Item no. 2068.
|
1914-1918 |
| 1.14.2 | Indian Dance
Indian Dance, Park School May Day Drills, Salem, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 47.
|
1904-1918 |
| 1.14.3 | Block House, Grande Ronde Oregon - 1
Block House, Grande Ronde Oregon - 1. B/W postcard.
|
1909 |
| 1.14.4 | Burial Place of Old Chief Joseph
Burial Place of Old Chief Joseph. B/W postcard.
|
1904-1950 |
| 1.14.5 | Alaska Totem Poles
Alaska Totem Poles, Government Exhibit Lewis and Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 1046.
|
1905 |
| 1.14.6 | Indian Grave in Idlewild Park
Indian Grave in Idlewild Park - Columbia Beach, Oregon. Photographer: Kiser. B/W postcard.
|
1905-1918 |
| 1.15.1 | Ruins of Old Fort Klamath, Oregon
Ruins of Old Fort Klamath, Oregon. Studio: D.M. Averill & Co., Publishers, Portland, Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
1905 |
| 1.15.2 | Indian Shaker Church, Klamath Reservation Chiloquin
Indian Shaker Church, Klamath Reservation Chiloquin, Oregon Joe Jackson, Secretary. B/W postcard
|
1907 |
| 1.15.3 | Gilbert Menthorn and Mother
Gilbert Menthorn and Mother, Pendleton Round-up. B/W postcard
|
1907-1909 |
| 1.15.4 | Deserted Log Hut, Umatilla Reservation, Oregon
Deserted Log Hut, Umatilla Reservation, Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
1907-1914 |
| 1.15.5 | Old Fort Klamath
Old Fort Klamath, B/W Postcard
|
1907-1914 |
| 1.16.1 | Pupils going to dinner. Klamath Indian School
Pupils going to dinner. Klamath Indian School - K. A. Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
1907-1914 |
| 1.16.2 | Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls
Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls. Columbia River in Oregon. Studio: E. C. Kropp Co. Color lithograph. Item no. 15264N.
|
1907-1956 |
| 1.16.3 | Klamath Agency, Oregon
Klamath Agency, Oregon. B/W postcard. The front of the postcard includes identifying script for some of the individuals in the image. The back of the postcard includes correspondence to a Mrs. S.B. Word.
|
1908 |
| 1.16.4 | Umatilla Twins
Umatilla Twins. Studio: M. Rieder, Publ., Los Angeles, California. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 8823. Includes correspondence to Margaret Mann.
|
February 25, 1908 |
| 1.16.5 | Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 3
Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 3. Studio: Haas Bros., Pharmacy, Sheridan, Oregon. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. A.14.
|
1909 |
| 1.16.6 | Memaloose Island
Memaloose Island, Columbia River, Ancient Indian Burying Ground. Studio: D. M. Averill & CO. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 643. Includes correspondence to a Mr. A.F. Moitoreh.
|
1909 |
| 1.17.1 | The Simple Life
"The Simple Life" in Crook County, Oregon. Photographer: Reistle. Denver. Red tone postcard. Postmarked Prineville, OR. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. M. Ek
|
November 5, 1910 |
| 1.17.2 | Indian Reservation, Oregon
Indian Reservation, Oregon. Studio: Eastman View Co., Kennett, California. B/W postcard. Item no. 3372. On the front of the postcard, written in pen is "Superintendent house".
|
1910-1924 |
| 1.17.3 | Siletz Men
Siletz Men. Studio: Cal Calvert, Portland, Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
c. 1910 |
| 1.17.4 | Umatilla Indians
Umatilla Indians. B/W postcard. Postmarked Oregon City, OR. Includes correspondence to a Miss Lucy Pollard.
|
1910 |
| 1.17.5 | Indian Camp, Newport, Oregon
Indian Camp, Newport, Oregon. Studio: A. L. Thomas, Importer & Publisher. Color lithograph postcard. Postmarked Pioneer, OR. Includes correspondence to a Miss Gladas Rodgers.
|
1910 |
| 1.18.1 | Band Stand, U.S. Indian Training School
Band Stand on the grounds of the U.S. Indian Training School, Chemawa, Oregon. Studio: Loewenfeld-Published by Patton Post Card CO., Salem, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Postmarked Salem, OR. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. H.L. Brown.
|
June 27, 1911 |
| 1.18.2 | Ancient Indian Burying Ground Memaloose Island
Ancient Indian Burying Ground Memaloose Island, Columbia River. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Color lithograph postcard. Includes correspondence to a Miss Hallie Howlell.
|
1911 |
| 1.18.3 | Celilo Falls, Columbia River, Oregon
Celilo Falls, Columbia River, Oregon. B/W postcard. Postmarked Celilo, OR. Includes correspondence to Robert and Grace Kautz.
|
1916 |
| 1.18.4 | The Grand March Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon
The Grand March Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 152.
|
1918-1930 |
| 1.18.5 | Natural Bridge near Celilo Falls
Natural Bridge near Celilo Falls, Columbia River. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Made in U.S.A. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1372.
|
1919-1950 |
| 1.19.1 | An Indian Relic Pacific City, Oregon
An Indian Relic Pacific City, Oregon. Studio: "Ovo" Foto. B/W postcard. Item no. 932. Includes correspondence to a Miss Susan Cornell.
|
undated |
| 1.19.2 | Indians Spearing Salmon at Celilo Falls
Indians Spearing Salmon at Celilo Falls, Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Studio: A M. Prentiss/Wesley Andrews Co., Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 830.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.19.3 | Famous Indian Papoose Twins
Famous Indian Papoose Twins. Photographer: Lee Moorhouse. Similar to Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses, but ultimately different because it features only one set of twins. The other set are featured in Indian Papoose Twins. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 230.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.19.4 | Indian Papoose Twins
Indian Papoose Twins. Photographer: Lee Moorhouse. Similar to Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses, but ultimately different as it only features one set of the twins. The first half can be found in Famous Indian Papoose Twins. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 231. Postmarked Idaho, February 28, 1943. Includes correspondence.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.19.5 | Ida Thompson's Baby. Papoose Weeps in his Calcleeps
Papoose Weeps in his Calcleeps. Photographer: Markham. B/W postcard. Item no. 286. (Calcleeps is thought to be a Native American word for cradleboard.)
|
1925-1942 |
| 1.19.6 | Indians Salmon Fishing at Celilo Falls
Indians Salmon Fishing at Celilo Falls, Columbia River, Oregon. Studio: Sawyer Scenic Photos. B/W postcard. Item no. C 13 232.
|
1925-1942 |
| 1.20.1 | Celilo Falls
Celilo Falls. B/W postcard.
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circa 1930 (based on postage mark - 1906-1915) |
| 1.20.2 | Indian Family beside Wallowa River
Indian Family beside Wallowa River. Studio: Dexter Press, Inc. Published by Futuristic Photography. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 41077-c.
|
1934-1960 |
| 1.20.3 | Lighthouse at Heceta Head
Heceta Head Lighthouse and Keepers Houses. B/W print. Script on back: Light House at Heceta Head, Oregon.
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November 18, 1939 |
| 1.20.4 | Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon
Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 64.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.20.5 | Chief Joseph Monument
Chief Joseph Monument Wallowa Lake - Oregon. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.21.1 | Indian Boy with Eels, Oregon
Indian Boy with Eels, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 59.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.21.2 | Indian Spearing Fish on the Klamath River
Indian Spearing Fish on the Klamath River. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.21.3 | Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon
Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 17.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.21.4 | Memaloose Island - Indian Burial Ground
Memaloose Island - Indian Burial Ground, Columbia River. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 744.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.21.5 | Celilo Falls, Oregon
Celilo Falls, Oregon. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 525.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.21.6 | Celilo Falls
Celilo Falls. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 522.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.22.1 | Unique Sign at Entrance of Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon
Unique Sign at Entrance of Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon. Photographer: HE. B/W postcard. Item no. 242.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.22.2 | Indian Go-Cart Pendleton Round-Up
Indian Go-Cart Pendleton Round-Up. Photographer: Ellis B/W postcard. Item no. 2122. Includes correspondence to a J.E. Simpson.
|
1945 |
| 1.22.3 | Klamath Indian Agency Office, Oregon
Klamath Indian Agency Office, Oregon. B/W postcard. Postmarked Redmond, OR. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. L. V. Lindberry.
|
September 19, 1947 |
| 1.22.4 | Picture Rock near Summer Lake, Oregon
Picture Rock near Summer Lake, Oregon. Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-5697.
|
1948 |
| 1.22.5 | Indian Chiefs at Celilo Falls, Oregon
Indian Chiefs at Celilo Falls, Oregon (loose). B/W postcard. Item no. 98.
|
1950s |
| 1.23.1 | The Indian Mother -1
The Indian Mother (1 of 2). Klamath woman carrying child on her back. Studio: Patterson Photo. B/W postcard. Item no. 26 PAT.
|
1950 |
| 1.23.2 | The Indian Mother -2
The Indian Mother (2 of 2). Klamath woman carrying child on her back. Studio: Laws. B/W postcard. Item no. 26. Duplicate
|
1950 |
| 1.23.3 | Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon
Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon (1 of 2). (Possibly the Greaser Petroglyph Site.) Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-8386.
|
1950 |
| 1.23.4 | Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon
Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon (2 of 2). (Possibly the Greaser Petroglyph Site.) Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-8386. Postmarked Lakeview, OR, July 13, 1967. Includes correspondence to a Mr. Wyatt from his daughters.
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1950 |
| 1.23.5 | Indians fishing at Celilo Falls - Columbia River Hwy., Oregon
Indians fishing at Celilo Falls - Columbia River Hwy., Oregon. Studio: Sawyer's. B/W postcard. Item no. 16739.
|
1950 |
| 1.23.6 | Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls.
Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls. B/W postcard.
|
1950 |
| 1.24.1 | Chief Tommy Thompson
Chief Tommy Thompson at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 115.
|
1950 |
| 1.24.2 | Indian Papoose
Indian Papoose. The Dalles, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 100. The term papoose can refer to a cradleboard, a type of child carrier, or a designation of a Native American child. It is unclear in this image as to which definition the title refers to.
|
1950 |
| 1.24.3 | "Wild Eagle" Fort Klamath, Oregon
"Wild Eagle" Fort Klamath, Oregon. B/W postcard.
|
1950 |
| 1.24.4 | Indians in Costume
Indians in Costume at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 112.
|
1950 |
| 1.24.5 | Celilo Falls
Celilo Falls. B/W print.
|
1950 |
| 1.24.6 | Henry Thompson at Celilo Falls
Henry Thompson at Celilo Falls. B/W postcard. Item no. 117. Postmarked Celilo, Oregon. Includes brief correspondence to a Mrs. Kenneth Elliot.
|
September 15, 1952 |
| 1.24.7 | Indian Hieroglyphics Cascadia, Oregon
Indian Hieroglyphics Cascadia, Oregon. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 5133. Postmarked Sweet Home, OR. The title of this image is somewhat inaccurate as Native American writings are not hieroglyphs, rather they are petroglyphs. The front of the postcard states that the cultural wonder is a mere 14 miles from Sweet Home. The back of the postcard includes correspondence from a Mrs. Ernest Barnes to a Mrs. Edith Fleeman.
|
February 23, 1956 |
| 1.25.1 | Indian Village near The Dalles Oregon
Indian Village near The Dalles Oregon. Photographer: Smith. B/W postcard. Item no. P-385.
|
undated |
| 1.25.2 | Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard.
|
undated |
| 1.25.3 | Indians Netting Fish at Celilo Falls
Indians Netting Fish at Celilo Falls Oregon-Washington (1). Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. CR3.
|
undated |
| 1.25.4 | Indians Netting Fish on the Mighty Columbia River
Indians Netting Fish on the Mighty Columbia River, Oregon (2). Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. CR. 3AA. Probable duplicate of Indians Netting Fish at Celilo Falls.
|
undated |
| 1.26.1 | Salmon Fishing, Celilo Falls, Oregon
Salmon Fishing, Celilo Falls, Oregon. Studio: Mike Roberts Color Productions. Distributed by: Rhodes News Agency, Boise, Idaho. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. C3823.
|
undated |
| 1.26.2 | Celilo Falls, Oregon
Celilo Falls, Oregon. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 11-521.
|
undated |
| 1.26.3 | Chief's Wife, Lillie Heath
Chief's Wife Lillie Heath, Warm Springs. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. KAH.8.
|
undated |
| 1.26.4 | Indians of the Confederated Tribes
Indians of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. The subjects in the image are identified as: Harvey Tohet, Chief Nathen Heath, Blanche Tohet, Alec Tohet. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. KAH.9.
|
undated |
| 1.26.5 | Mrs. Blanche Tohet Warm Springs, Oregon
Mrs. Blanche Tohet Warm Springs, Oregon. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. KAH.10.
|
undated |
Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950Return to Top
Format: 21 black and white postcards, 11 black and white prints, 19 color lithographs, and 1 color postcard. This series contains the largest amount of black and white prints in the collection.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographer include: Bon Marche (Seattle, Washington), C.E Wheelock Company (Peoria, Illinois), Detroit Photographic Company, E.C. Kropp Company (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Ellis, Ellis Post Card Company (Arlington, Washington), Frank Filloon, Ray Filloon, Frank Flack, Jones, Lowman & Hanford Co. (Seattle, Washington), Willam Godsoe (WG) MacFarlane (Toronto, Ontario), Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher (San Francisco, California), Pictorial, Portland Post Card Company (Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington), Puget Sound News Company (Seattle, Washington), pve, Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri), Simmer, Kenneth Dupee (KD) Swan, Valentine Souvenir Company (Brooklyn, New York), O.J. Wingren (La Conner, Washington), and Wischmeyer (Seattle, Washington).
Series 5 provides contrasting views of Native American life in Washington. Different styles of living are evident in the prints, such as the Swinomish Indian Reservation, December 18, 1900 or Indian Camp at Hop Fields, c.1920s. The series illustrates the traditions that tie many of the featured tribes to the coast. This is especially evident in Salmon Bake, 1950 and Indian Canoes on Puget Sound, 1939-1950.
Extent: 52 images, 10 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.27.1 | Angeline
Angeline.(Eldest daughter of Chief Seattle.) B/W postcard. Item no. 133.
|
circa 1887 |
| 1.27.2 | Puget Sound Indians
Puget Sound Indians. Studio: Lowman & Hanford S & P. CO., PUB. Seattle. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1056.
|
1898 |
| 1.27.3 | Moki Indian Cigarette Smoker
Moki Indian Cigarette Smoker. Studio: Detroit Photographic Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 5244. Postmarked Castle Rock, WA, August 18, 1906. Addressed to a Miss Virginia Multhauf. Includes brief correspondence on the front of the postcard.
|
c. 1899 |
| 1.27.4 | The Swinomish Indian Reservation
The Swinomish Indian Reservation. Skagit County, Washington. Studio: O. J. Wingren, La Conner, Wash./ Excelsior ANC, N.Y. B/W postcard. Item no. A4464. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. Odin Blix.
|
December 18, 1900 |
| 1.27.5 | Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle. Studio: Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 660.
|
1900s |
| 1.28.1 | Indian Hop Pickers, Washington
Indian Hop Pickers, Washington. Studio: Puget Sound News Company, Seattle, Wash. Excelsior ANC N.Y. B/W postcard. Item no. A 4384.
|
circa 1900s |
| 1.28.2 | Daughter of Chief Spencer
Daughter of Chief Spencer, Yakima Reservation. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1900s |
| 1.28.3 | Siwash Indian Basket Maker
Siwash Indian Basket Maker, Washington State 1 of 2. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1011.
|
circa 1903 |
| 1.28.4 | Siwash Indian Basket Maker
Siwash Indian Basket Maker, Washington State 2 of 2. Studio: Lowman & Hanford S & P. CO., PUB. Seattle. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1011. Duplicate. Postmarked Ferndale, WA. Includes brief correspondence to a Master Lester Caldin.
|
January 18, 1906 |
| 1.28.5 | The Wyaach Valley, Makah Indian Reserve
The Wyaach Valley, Makah Indian Reserve, Clallam Co. Washington. Studio: Wischmeyer, Seattle Washington. B/W postcard. Item no. 236.
|
1904-1918 |
| 1.29.1 | Return of the Whale Hunters - 1
Return of the Whale Hunters - 1. (Puget Sound Indians.) Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3618.
|
August 26, 1907 |
| 1.29.2 | Return of the Whale Hunters - 2
Return of the Whale Hunters - 2. (Puget Sound Indians.) Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3618.Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
August 26, 1907 |
| 1.29.3 | Fisherman's Return. (Puget Sound Indian)
Fisherman's Return. (Puget Sound Indian). Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3620. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
July 29, 1907 |
| 1.29.4 | The Old Indian Whale Hunter
The Old Indian Whale Hunter of Puget Sound. Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3615. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
August 21, 1907 |
| 1.29.5 | The Young Whaler. (Puget Sound Indian)
The Young Whaler. (Puget Sound Indian). Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3617. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
August 23, 1907 |
| 1.30.1 | The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound - 1
The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound 1 of 2. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3616.
|
1907 |
| 1.30.2 | The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound
The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound 2 of 2. Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3616. Duplicate. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
August 23, 1907 |
| 1.30.3 | Fisherman and Family (Puget Sound Indian)
Fisherman & Family (Puget Sound Indian). Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3619. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
August 26, 1907 |
| 1.30.4 | Tulalip Indian Reservation, Everett, Washington
Tulalip Indian Reservation, Everett, Washington. Studio: W. G. MacFarlane, Toronto. Printed in Germany. B/W postcard. Addressed to a Mr. Harry Church.
|
1907 |
| 1.30.5 | Totem Pole, Tacoma, Washington
Totem Pole, Tacoma, Washington. Studio: E. C. Kropp Co. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1907 |
| 1.31.1 | Indian Scenes near Everett, Washington
Indian Scenes near Everett, Washington 1 of 2. Studio: H. A. Landers, Importer & Publisher. Made in Germany. B/W postcard. Includes correspondence to a Miss Agusty Behendo.
|
October 23, 1907 |
| 1.31.2 | Quiniault (Quinault ) Indian
Quiniault (Quinault ) Indian Scenes Near Hoquiam, Wash. -2 Studio: C.E. Wheelock Co. B/W postcard. Probable duplicate of Indian Scenes near Everett, Washington.
|
1905-1909 |
| 1.31.3 | Puget Sound Indians
Puget Sound Indians, (SIWASH) Seattle, Washington. Studio: Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 61.
|
1907-1914 |
| 1.31.4 | Princess Angeline
Princess Angeline, Daughter of Chief Seattle. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Made in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 5235.
|
1907-1916 |
| 1.31.5 | Typical Northwest Indian
Typical Northwest Indian. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Luis - Leipzig. Northwest Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3614. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Addressed to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
|
August 21, 2017 |
| 1.31.6 | Indian Fishing Village
Hat Island, Washington. Indian Fishing Village. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 5119. Postmarked Seattle, WA. Includes correspondence to a Miss Cora Crooks.
|
1911 |
| 1.32.1 | Puget Sound Indians Drying Cod Fish
Puget Sound Indians Drying Cod Fish near Seattle, Washington. Studio: Bon Marche, Seattle Washington. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.32.2 | Indian Camp at Hop Fields
Indian Camp at Hop Fields, Seattle, Washington. Studio: Bon Marche, Seattle Washington. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.32.3 | Totem Pole- Tacoma Washington
Totem Pole- Tacoma Washington. Studio: pve. B/W postcard. Item no. A-32.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.32.4 | Indian Canoe Maker
Theodore Hudson Quliute Indian Dugout Canoe. Studio: Ellis Post Card Co. Arlington, Washington. Color postcard.
|
1920s-1940s |
| 1.32.5 | Canoeing on Olympic Peninsula Streams
Canoeing on Olympic Peninsula Streams with Indian Guide and Cedar Dugout Canoe. Studio: Jones. B/W postcard. Item no. 3485.
|
1925-1942 |
| 1.33.1 | Indian Village near Spokane
Indian Village near Spokane. Studio: Valentine Souvenir Co. New York. Printed in U.S.A. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 84-72. Includes correspondence to a Charles Schmidt.
|
1927 |
| 1.33.2 | Petroglyphs at Rock Island
Petroglyphs at Rock Island. Photographer: Simmer. B/W postcard. Item no. 74. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. Barry Bertseig.
|
November 24, 1934 |
| 1.33.3 | Birthplace of Seattle Monument
Birthplace of Seattle Monument. Studio: Pictorial. B/W postcard. Item no. B-70.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.33.4 | Indian Canoes on Puget Sound
Indian Canoes on Puget Sound. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.33.5 | Pacific Ocean Quinault Indian Reservation
Pacific Ocean Quinault Indian Reservation near Grays Harbor. Photographer: B. B. Jones. B/W postcard. Item no. 3258.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.34.1 | Indian Picture Rocks Vantage Washington
Indian Picture Rocks Vantage Washington. (Petroglyphs) Photographer: Ellis. B/W postcard. Item no. 589.
|
1950 |
| 1.34.2 | Salmon Bake
Salmon Bake, Neah Bay. Photographer: Ellis. B/W postcard. Item no. 9133.
|
1950 |
| 1.34.3 | Indian Canoe - La Push, Washington
Indian Canoe - La Push, Washington. Studio: Ellis Post Card Co. Photographer: Ryan . B/W postcard. Item no. 5339.
|
1950 |
| 1.34.4 | Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle. B/W postcard. Item no. 1620.
|
1950 |
| 1.34.5 | Indian Procession at Rodeo, Ellensburg, Washington
Indian Procession at Rodeo, Ellensburg, Washington. Color lithograph postcard.
|
Undated |
| 2.2.1 | Huckleberry Picker
Indian Woman Huckleberry Picker Columbia National Forest, Washington. Photographer: K.D. Swan. B/W print. Includes tag that denotes title and price.
|
1933 |
| 2.2.2 | Huckleberry Pickers - Man
Male Berry Picker Columbia National Forest. Photographer: K.D. Swan. B/W print. Item no. 281589. Includes tag that denotes title and price.
|
1933 |
| 2.2.3 | Huckleberry Picker - Woman
Indian Woman Huckleberry Picker Columbia National Forest. Photographer: K.D. Swan. B/W print. Item no. 281587. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1933 |
| 2.2.4 | Indian Woman with Baby
Indian Woman with Baby Columbia National Forest. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1937 |
| 2.2.5 | Indian Woman Drying Huckleberries
Drying Huckleberries Columbia National Forest -1. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435968. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1937 |
| 2.2.6 | Drying Huckleberries
Indian Woman Drying Huckleberries -2. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435968. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1937 |
| 2.3.1 | Hide Scraping Columbia National Forest
Hide Scraping Columbia National Forest. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435964. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1937 |
| 2.3.2 | Louie Charley, Papoose, and Flora OnePenny
Louie Charley, Papoose, and Flora OnePenny Picking huckleberries Columbia National Forest, Washington. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 385217. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1937 |
| 2.3.3 | Indian on Horseback with Huckleberries
Indian Woman on Horseback with Huckleberries Columbia National Forest. Photographer: Frank Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435970. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1937 |
| 2.3.4 | Mrs. James Bedell
Mrs. James Bedell, Sauk River Area. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 437601. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a brief description is featured.
|
1945 |
| 2.3.5 | Harvey Family
Harvey Family at Cold Spring Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Photographer: Frank Flack. B/W print. Item no. 461777. Includes tag that denotes title and price, as well as an additional card with the same information. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.
|
1950 |
Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957Return to Top
Format: 6 black and white postcards and 5 color lithograph postcards.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Berryhill Company, Detroit Photographic Company, Frashers Fotos (Pomona, California), Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri), and Curt Teich Company (Chicago, Illinois).
Series 6 marks a geographical change in direction for this collection. This series heads south and focuses on the warmer climate of Arizona. This is especially apparent in items Indian Home, Arizona, March 13, 1913 and Citadel Ruin, 1950. This series features mostly outdoor natural wonders and aspects of daily life such as blanket weaving.
Extent: 11 images, 2 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.35.1 | Pueblo Indian with Olla
Pueblo Indian with Olla. Studio: Detroit Photographic Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 6503. Something to note, ollas are traditionally ceramic jars that are often used for storage of food or water.
|
1902 |
| 1.35.2 | Navajo Indian Weaving Blanket
Navajo Indian Weaving Blanket. Arizona. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 6223. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. Mona Browne.
|
May 20, 1909 |
| 1.35.3 | Indian Home, Arizona
Indian Home, Arizona. Studio: Berryhill Company. Made in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 659. Includes correspondence to a Miss Christabell Campbell.
|
March 13, 1913 |
| 1.35.4 | Indian Squaw
Indian Squaw Carrying Burden Basket, Southern Arizona. Studio: Curt Teich Co. Published by Harry Herz. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 167.
|
circa 1920s |
| 1.35.5 | Navajo Indian Rug Weaver
Navajo Indian Rug Weaver and Friend in native Hogan. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
|
1920-1955 |
| 1.36.1 | Indian Basket Makers
Indian Basket Makers, Arizona. Color lithograph.
|
circa 1920s-1930s |
| 1.36.2 | White House Canyon de Chelly
White House Canyon de Chelly. B/W postcard.
|
1926-1940s |
| 1.36.3 | Tuzigoot Ruins
Tuzigoot Ruins between Clarkdale and Cottonwood Arizona X559. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. Distributed by: Lollesgard Specialty Co. of Tuscon, AZ. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.36.4 | Cliff Dwellings
Cliff Dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona. B/W postcard. Item no. 2903.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.36.5 | Citadel Ruin
The Citadel Ruin - Wupatki Natl. Monument, Arizona. B/W postcard. Item no. 7-B-181.
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1950 |
| 1.36.6 | Tonto Cliff Dwelling
Tonto Cliff Dwelling showing natural cave and cliff - Tonto Natl. Monument, Arizona. B/W postcard. Item no. 7-C-190. Includes correspondence to a Mr. and Mrs. Chester Foley.
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February 27, 1957 |
Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969Return to Top
Format: 11 black and white postcards. One of the few series in the collection that consists exclusively of postcards of a black and white nature.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs that have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Bud's, Jervie Henry (J.H.) Eastman, Eastman's Studio (Susanville, California), Ellis, Ericson Photo (Arcata, California), Frashers Fotos Incorporated (Pomona, California), University of California Museum of Anthropology, and Zercher Post Card Company (Topeka, Kansas).
Series 7 features photographs of Modoc people prior to their displacement from their native lands in northern California. "Ishi, Last of the Southern Yana" represents the Yana, a now extinct group that resided in Northern California and the Central High Sierras.. A particularly sentimental offering is "Snug as a bug in a rug" at Bay View Resort, 1904-1950. Other items of interest display rock formations and lava beds. Examples include Canby's Cross and Monument Rock near Tulelake, California.
Extent: 11 images, 2 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.37.1 | Snug as a bug in a rug at Bay View Resort
Snug as a bug in a rug at Bay View Resort, Lake Tahoe, California. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard. The title contradicts the true subject content of this image. A Native American infant is featured here in a traditional cradleboard that is settled against what appears to be a redwood tree.
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1914-1950 |
| 1.37.2 | Modoc Native, Alturas, California
Modoc Native, Alturas, California. Studio: Zercher Post Card Co., Topeka, Kansas. B/W postcard. Item no. C1914.
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1907-1920s |
| 1.37.3 | Squaw Over 100 Years Old
Squaw Over 100 Years Old. Studio: Ericson Photo. B/W postcard. Includes correspondence to a Monsieur Henri Brandt.
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1918 |
| 1.37.4 | Ishi, Last of the Southern Yana
Ishi, Last of the Southern Yana, Northern California. Studio: University of California Museum of Anthropology. B/W postcard.
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1919 |
| 1.37.5 | Canby's Cross
"Canby's Cross" in Lava Beds Nat'l Monument, California. Studio: J.H. Eastman. B/W postcard. Item no. T-1074.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.38.1 | Monument Rock near Tulelake, California
Monument Rock near Tulelake, California. Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-1891.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.38.2 | Modoc Monument
Modoc Monument. Photographer: Ellis. B/W postcard. Item no. 61.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.38.3 | Chief Lemee - Paiute Yosemite, National Park, California
Chief Lemee - Paiute Yosemite, National Park, California. B/W postcard.
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1940 |
| 1.38.4 | Canby Cross Lava Beds Monument
Canby Cross Lava Beds Monument. Studio: Bud's. B/W postcard. Item no. 376.
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1940s-1960s |
| 1.38.5 | General Canby's Monument, California
General Canby's Monument, California. Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-563.
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1950 |
| 1.38.6 | Indian Basket Weaver
Indian Basket Weaver. B/W postcard.
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1950s-1960s |
Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950Return to Top
Format: 7 black and white postcards. Frashers Fotos, a company based in California, produced the majority of these images. Known as the Postcard King of the West, Frasher's subjects were chosen by what was believed to most commercially popular.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are identifiable as the photographer’s last name, or photo studio were written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Frashers Fotos Incorporated (Pomona, California) and Gerlach's Out West Photo Shop (Boulder, Colorado)
Series 8 exclusively features cliff dwellings near Mesa Verde. Photographs include Balcony House and Spruce Tree House, some of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America.
Extent: 7 images, 1 folder
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.39.1 | Spruce Tree House
Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
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1920-1955 |
| 1.39.2 | Balcony House
Balcony House Mesa Verde. Studio: Gerlach's Out West Photo Shop Boulder, Colorado. B/W postcard.
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1926-1940s |
| 1.39.3 | Cliff Palace Chief's House
Cliff Palace As Seen from "Speaker Chief's House" Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.39.4 | Spruce Tree House
Spruce Tree House, As Seen From Trail, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.39.5 | Cliff Palace
Cliff Palace as seen from the Sun Temple, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.39.6 | Square Tower House
Square Tower House Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
| 1.39.7 | Southern End of Cliff Palace, Kivas in Foreground
View from Southern End of Cliff Palace, Kivas in Foreground, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
Series 9: Southwest - Nevada and Utah, circa 1907-1950Return to Top
Format: 2 black and white postcards, 1 color lithograph.
Photographers: The photographers for these images are not identified.
Series 9 presents photographs of rock art, such as Pictured Rocks and Weeping Head, Dry Fork Canyon. This series also features "Indian Youth", a young Native American from the Warm Springs band photographed in a desert landscape wearing native dress.
Extent: 3 images, 1 folder
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.40.1 | Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks, Meadow Valley, Washington, Nevada. Salt Lake Route. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 2526.
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circa 1907 |
| 1.40.2 | Indian Youth
Warm Springs Indian Youth Carson Indian Agency, Stewart, Nevada. B/W postcard. Item no. II.
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1950 |
| 1.40.3 | Weeping Head, Dry Fork Canyon
Weeping Head, Dry Fork Canyon. B/W postcard.
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circa 1940s |
Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950Return to Top
Format: 2 black and white postcards and 2 color lithographs.
Photographers: The photographers for some of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Fred Harvey (western U.S. restaurant and gift store mogul), Southwest Post Card Company (Albuquerque, New Mexico), and Willis-Barnes Company (curio shop in Gallup, New Mexico).
Series 10 focuses on the Navajo tribe and the Pueblo of Isleta residents. This is especially evident in the postcards Morning Greetings and Navajo Hogan near Gallup New Mexico, 1926-1940s. Clothing specific to the region is shown in this series.
Extent: 4 images, 1 folder
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.41.1 | "Morning Greetings"
"Morning Greetings" Isleta Indians, Isleta Pueblo near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Studio: Southwest Post Card Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. A-24. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. C.S. Calef.
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undated |
| 1.41.2 | Elle of Ganado
Elle of Ganado. Acknowledged the best weaver among the Navahoes (Navajos). Photographer: Fred Harvey. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 9996.
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c. 1906 |
| 1.41.3 | Navajo Hogan near Gallup New Mexico
Navajo Hogan near Gallup New Mexico. Studio: Willis - Barnes Co. B/W postcard.
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1926-1940s |
| 1.41.4 | Soldier's Farewell Peak Sign
Sign near Continental Divide Trading Post - Claude M. Bowlin - Hiway 80 GAGE, New Mexico. B/W postcard. Item no. E4100.
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circa 1940s |
Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950Return to Top
Format: 6 black and white postcards, 1 black and white print, 1 colored lithograph, 1 color postcard.
Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards that have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri) and Tichnor Bros., Incorporated (Boston, Massachusetts).
Series 11 highlights other areas of the United States. The states featured here are Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Some unknown areas are also included in this series. Items range from depictions of past civilizations such as Dickson's Mound in Illinois to Seminoles settlements in Florida.
Extent: 9 images, 3 folders
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| box-folder-item | ||
| 1.42.1 | Silver Springs, Seminole Settlement. Florida
Silver Springs, Seminole Settlement. Florida. Studio: Tichnor Bros., Inc. Boston, Mass. Color postcard. Item no. 238. Postmarked Stuart, FL. Includes correspondence to a Miss Patty Cochran.
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March 30, 1944 |
| 1.42.2 | Dickson's Skeletons
Dickson's Mound Builders Tomb Skeletons. Lewistown, Illinois. B/W postcard. Item no. 3451.
|
1904-1950 |
| 1.42.3 | Dickson's Tombs
Dickson's Mound Builders Tombs Lewistown, Illinois. B/W postcard. Item no. 3462.
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1904-1950 |
| 1.42.4 | Indian Boat Race
Indian Boat Race. Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3604. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes brief correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.
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August 1, 1907 |
| 1.43.1 | Child in a Headdress
Child in a Headdress. B/W postcard.
|
circa 1940s |
| 1.43.2 | Henry Thompson catches one
Henry Thompson catches one. B/W postcard. Item no. 2.
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1950 |
| 1.43.3 | Chippewa Chief and Squaw
A Chippewa Chief and his Squaw Smoke Venison - Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. B/W postcard. Item no. 77.
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1950 |
| 1.43.4 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. B/W postcard. Item no. 52.
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1950 |
| 2.3.6 | Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear with Native Americans. B/W print. This image features two adult Native Americans, one male and one female. In front of Smokey is a child holding a Smokey Bear poster.
|
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Huckleberries--Harvesting--Northwest, Pacific.
- Indian baskets--North America.
- Indians of North America--Alaska.
- Indians of North America--Fishing--Oregon--Celilo.
- Indians of North America--Fishing.
- Indians of North America--Northwest, Pacific.
- Indians of North America--Oregon.
- Totem poles--Northwest Coast of North America.
Personal Names
- Moorhouse, Lee, 1850-1926. (creator)
Geographical Names
- Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic postcards.
- Photographic prints.
- Picture postcards.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Eastman, Jervie Henry, 1880-1969. (creator)
- Ellis, J. Boyd. (creator)
- Filloon, Ray M. (creator)
- Kiser, Fred H. (creator)
Corporate Names
- Albertype Co. (creator)
- Eastman's Studio (Lakeview, Or.) (creator)
- Frashers Inc. (creator)
- Fred Harvey (Firm) (creator)
- Lowman & Hanford Company (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Pacific Photo Company (Salem, Or.) (creator)
- Patton Post Card Co. (Salem, Or.) (creator)
Finding Aid Authors: Sylvia Podwika, Angela Barker and Ruth Vondracek.
2018
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