Kay Neumann photograph collection, 1930s-1950s

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Neumann, Cameron M., 1907-1980
Title
Kay Neumann photograph collection
Dates
1930s-1950s (inclusive)
Quantity
236 photographic prints
1 album
Collection Number
PH0261
Summary
Photographs of Nome, Alaska and Bellevue, Washington
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

The collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Cameron "Kay" Neumann ran the Kay Lumber Company. Neumann went to Alaska after the Nome Fire of 1934 where he married Lenore Peterson in 1935.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Album and loose photographs apparently belonging to Kay Neumann of Kay Lumber Company. The 191 images in the album include scenes before and after the Nome Fire, reindeer, dog sledding, whaling and Alaska natives. Also included are later pictures (1955) of the Bellevue City Club, Ernst Hardware, Kay's Lumber Company and aerial views of Bellevue.

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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Marc Neumann, Kay Neumann's son.

Processing Note

Minimally processed.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)