H. G. Nelson Logging Photographs

H. G. Nelson Logging Photographs, circa 1900-1920

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Nelson, H. G.
Title: H. G. Nelson Logging Photographs
Dates: circa 1900-1920 (inclusive)
19001920
Quantity: .25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box), (105 items)
Collection Number: PC 26 (collection)
Summary: The collection consists of about 100 2x2-inch slides of original prints of logging during the early years of the twentieth century around Hoquiam, Washington and also a microfilm of same.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

H. G. Nelson appears to have been a commercial photographer working out of Hoquiam, Washington during the early twentieth century. These photographs were taken for the Polson Brothers Logging Company, an ITT Rayonier predecessor.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of about 100 2x2-inch slides of original prints of logging during the early years of the twentieth century around Hoquiam, Washington and also a microfilm of same. Also included are photographs of Terry Abraham, Archives Librarian and G. Donald Smith, Director of the Library accepting the collection from ITT Rayonier representative Arden Kommer in 1976.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

H. G. Nelson Logging Photographs, circa 1900-1920 (PC 26)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The photographs of H. G. Nelson were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by ITT Rayonier, Incorporated, in two parts in 1976 and 1977.

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