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Mount St. Helens photographs , 1980
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Mount St. Helens photographs
- Dates
- 1980 (inclusive)19801980
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (1 container)
- Collection Number
- PH 319
- Summary
- The collection consists of 146 color photographs of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State on May 18, 1980. Most photographs are from a helicopter or airplane near the summit of the mountain.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Mount St. Helens is part of the Cascade Mountain Range, located in Washington State. The mountain had a major eruption on May 18, 1980. 57 people were killed, and 200 homes, 47 bridges, 15 miles of railways and 185 miles of highways were destroyed. The eruption reduced Mt. St. Helen's summit from 9,677 ft. to 8,364 ft.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains 146 color photographs from the May 18, 1980 eruption. Most of the photographs are from a helicopter or airplane near the summit of the mountain.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Mount St. Helens photographs |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Saint Helens, Mount (Wash.)--Eruption, 1980--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints
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