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Rollin Howell Photographs of Wheat Harvesting Near Albion, circa 1904-1910

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Howell, Rollin.
Title
Rollin Howell Photographs of Wheat Harvesting Near Albion
Dates
circa 1904-1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, (1 box), (26 items)
Collection Number
PC 16 (collection)
Summary
The collection consists mainly of photographs of wheat harvesting on the Howell homestead near Albion, Washington.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Rollin Howell was one of the youngest of nine children born to George and Julietta Howell. George was born in the province of Nova Scotia in April 1845. He was in the lumber business in Wisconsin but moved to Washington and homesteaded on government land three miles east of Albion in 1878. According to the Whitman county directory, he was president of the Guy Cooperative Association and an owner of interest in the Farmer’s Meat Association in 1904. One of his elder sons, George M., was proprietor of the Albion Hotel and owned an implement store in Albion ca. 1910.

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Content Description

The collection consists of 22 photographs of wheat harvesting on the Howell homestead near Albion, Washington, circa 1904-1910. Also included are 3 photographs of the Washington Agricultural College Band and Orchestra, and 1 photograph of George M Howell's implement business in Albion.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Rollin Howell Photographs of Wheat Harvesting Near Albion, circa 1904-1910 (PC 16)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

The Rollin Howell photographs were donated to the Washington State University Library in 1969 by Mrs. Rollin Howell of Spokane.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by David Smestad in March, 1978.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Wheat harvesting on the Howell homestead near Albion, ca. 1904-1910.
    21 items
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1-2
  • Description: The Washington Agricultural College Band and Orchestra, under the direction of Professor Strong, ca. 1904.
    2 items
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: George M. Howell’s implement business in Albion, ca. 1910.
    1 item
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: The Washington Agricultural College Band, ca. 1904.
    1 item
    Container: Box 1, Folder OVERSIZE
  • Description: Harvest scene on George Howell farm, ca. 1905.
    1 item
    Container: Box 1, Folder OVERSIZE

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Subject Terms

  • Harvesting machinery -- Washington (State) -- History -- Photographs.
  • Wheat -- Harvesting -- History -- Photographs.

Family Names

  • Howell Family -- Photographs.

Geographical Names

  • Albion (Wash.) -- Photographs.
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