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Nelson T. Hartson photograph collection, circa 1909-1915
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Hartson, Nelson T
- Title
- Nelson T. Hartson photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1909-1915 (inclusive)19071920
- Quantity
- 29 photographic prints (1 folder) ; sizes vary
- Collection Number
- PH0406
- Summary
- Photographs of Nels Harton's initiation into Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the University of Washington, climbing expedition on Mount Rainier, and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909 Photographs of Nels Harton's initiation into Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the University of Washington, climbing expedition on Mount Rainier, and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909
- Repository
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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
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The collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Nelson "Nels" T. Hartson was born in Spokane and attended the University of Washington circa 1909-1911. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, the Fir Tree Club, and Vice President of the Stevens Debating Club in 1909 at the University.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Images depict Hartson's initiation into the Phi Delta Theta fraternity in 1910 and also the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. Also included are pictures of mountaineering activities at Mt. Rainier (1915) including a summit photograph of four climbers on July 25, 1915 and 4 photographs of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909. These include images of the grounds, Cascade Court and Formal Gardens.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific ExpositionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | item | ||
1 | 1 |
Formal gardens, fountain, and exposition buildings
Jacobs
(photographer)
|
1909 |
1 | 2 |
View across Cascade Court to the Manufacturers and Oriental Buildings
Jacobs
(photographer)
|
1909 |
1 | 3 |
View up the Cascades to the United States Government Building
probably Jacobs
(photographer)
|
1909 |
1 | 4 |
Forestry Building and Nome Circle with bandstand
probably Jacobs
(photographer)
|
1909 |
University of Washington Phi Delta ThetaReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | item | ||
1 | 5 | circa 1909 | |
1 | 6 | 1910 | |
1 | 7 | 1910 | |
1 | 8 | 1911 |
Mount Rainier summit climbReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | item | ||
1 | 9 |
Four men on Mount Rainier summit
Written on album page: Summit reached at 9:30 am.
|
July 25, 1915 |
1 | 10 | View of Mt. Adams from summit of Mount Rainier |
July 25, 1915 |
1 | 11 | July 25, 1915 | |
1 | 12 | Three men on slope of Mount Rainier |
July 25, 1915 |
1 | 13 | July 24-25, 1915 | |
1 | 14 | July 24-25, 1915 | |
1 | 15 | July 25, 1915 | |
1 | 16 | Nisqually Glacier, Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 17 |
Camp with three tents and Mount Rainier in background
Written on verso: Spray Park, NW side.
|
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 18 | Side of Gibralter Ledges, looking south on Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 19 | July 24-25, 1915 | |
1 | 20 | Elevated view of glacier, probably Nisqually Glacier, on Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 21 | July 24-25, 1915 | |
1 | 22 | July 24-25, 1915 | |
1 | 23 | View of Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 24 | View along river bed, with Mount Rainier in the distance |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 25-26 | View from Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 27 | View of snowy mound, possibly a glacier, on Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 28 | View of slope on Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
Two-part panorama of mountains, as viewed from slope of Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 | ||
Folder | item | ||
1 | 29a | Left side of panorama of mountains viewed from slopes of Mount Rainier
Possibly taken near their camp see tent in lower right corner.
|
July 24-25, 1915 |
1 | 29b | Right side of panorama of mountains viewed from slopes of Mount Rainier |
July 24-25, 1915 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)