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Frank W. Woodfield photographs , circa 1920s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Woodfield, Frank W., 1879-1955
- Title
- Frank W. Woodfield photographs
- Dates
- circa 1920s
- Quantity
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0.75 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 small flat box
- Collection Number
- PH 200_329
- Summary
- Frank W. Woodfield (1879-1955) was an Oregon photographer active in Astoria from 1910-1942. The collection consists of thirteen post cards, predominately documenting the Astoria fire of Dec. 8, 1922.
- 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 and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Frank W. Woodfield was an early 20th century photographer well known for his photo postcards of the Oregon Coast.
Woodfield was born in Astoria, Oregon on July 17, 1879. A year after graduating from Astoria High School in 1898, he started his own company selling wholesale produce and fixed bicycles. In 1910, Woodfield was introduced to photography by a man named Elmer Alan Coe Both he and Coe would travel the coastline, capturing the most iconic of Oregon images. Woodfield and Coe took many photos of early Cannon Beach, Astoria and Arch Cape.
Woodfield retired to Tolovana Park in 1944, and died at his home in 1955.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of fourteen images, thirteen post cards predominately documenting the Astoria fire of Dec. 8, 1922, and one sepia toned image of Haystack Rock at Cannon beach at sunset.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Astoria (Or.)--Photographs
- Pacific Coast (Or.)--Photographs
Finding aid prepared by Normandy Helmer. Revised by Emily Haskins.
2010
