Mabel Furry photograph collection, circa 1912-1944

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Furry, Mabel
Title
Mabel Furry photograph collection
Dates
circa 1912-1944 (inclusive)
Quantity
16 photographic prints (1 folder) ; sizes vary
1 negative
Collection Number
PH1235
Summary
Views of Mount Rainier, Mount Anderson, Mount Olympus and the Olympic Mountain Range made by Mabel Furry.
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.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mabel Furry was a member of the Mountaineers and attended at least 36 outings between 1911 and 1952. She held a degree in biology and physical education from the University of Washington and would become a teacher in 1914 at Queen Anne High School for physical education. She was known for her photographs, sketches and her role in the Mountaineers players.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs of Mount Rainier, Mount Anderson, Mount Olympus and the Olympic Mountain Range made by Mabel Furry. Also included are images of Mabel Furry.

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

Processing Note

Processed by Stefanie Terasaki, 2014. Processing completed 2014. Revised by Stefanie Terasaki, 2016.

Related Materials

Additional photographs and information by Mabel Furry of mountains are located in The Mountaineers Photograph Album Collection, PH Collection 341

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Mount RainierReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder item
1 1 circa 1912-1913
1 2 circa 1912-1913
1 3 circa 1912-1913
1 3a
Mountaineers gathered on hillside
1926
1 3b
White River and surrounding landscape
circa 1912-1913

Olympic MountainsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder item
1 4 circa 1912-1913
1 5 circa 1912-1913
1 6 circa 1912-1913
1 7 circa 1912-1913

Mabel FurryReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder item
1 8 circa 1930s
1 9
Queen Anne High School group portrait
Mabel Furry probably located to left of the right pillar, second row from front.
May 6, 1931
1 10 1944

Other Mountain LocationsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder item
1 11
People gathered around campsite
undated
1 12
Rocky mountainside
undated
1 13
Mountain valley with river
undated
1 14
Person walking on rock in river, possibly Mount Robson
1927

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mountains--Washington (State)--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Furry, Mabel--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • Mountaineers (Society)
  • Queen Anne High School (Seattle, Wash.)--Students--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Anderson, Mount (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Dodwell-Rixon Pass (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Olympic Mountains (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Olympus, Mount (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Rainier, Mount (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Sentinel Peak (Jefferson County, Wash.)--Photographs
  • Spray Park (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Willis Wall (Wash.)--Photographs

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)