George M. Weister Photographs

George M. Weister Photographs, circa 1880-1920

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Weister, George M.
Title: George M. Weister Photographs
Dates: circa 1880-1920 (inclusive)
18801920
Quantity: 1.75 linear feet, (1 flat box)
Collection Number: WCMss.503
Summary: The George M. Weister Photographs, which date from circa 1880 through 1920, consists of two photograph albums, a binder of slides, and a folder of historical information on Weister and his works.
Repository: Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

George M. Weister, born in 1862 in Pennsylvania, began his photography career in 1890 as a salesman for the E. J. Partridge Photographic Supply Company, which operated out of Portland, Oregon. In 1895, he opened his own photography business, called the Weister Company, selling photographic supplies, lantern slides and cameras along with his services as a photographer. Weister died in 1922 at the age of 59, after which his co-worker acquired his company and his extensive collection of negatives.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The George M. Weister Photographs house the business and personal records of George M. Weister. These photographs, which dated from circa 1890 through 1920, consists of two photograph albums, a binder of slides, and a folder of historical information on Weister and his works.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mrs. John D. Watson in 1979. There is no accession number, but there is some accession information in box 1.

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