Elite Photo Studio Collection, circa 1892-1900

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Elite Photo Studio (Nanaimo, B.C.)
Title
Elite Photo Studio Collection
Dates
circa 1892-1900 (inclusive)
Quantity
.24 cubic feet (1 box and 1 folder)
10 photographic prints ; 5x7 inches
Collection Number
PH0534
Summary
Photographs of Native Americans, circa 1892-1900
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

Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Elite Photo Studio in Nanaimo, British Columbia, established in January of 1893, was operated by Larss and Pierce (Per Edward Larss and Wesley Cunningham Pierce). They sold a combination of landscape views, portraits and photographs of various subjects, including Northwest coast Indians. Among these were portraits of Angeline, the elderly daughter of Chief Seattle. The partnership broke up when Larss decided to leave Canada in 1896 and move to Colorado. When Larss left Nanaimo, Pierce went into business with E.C. Adams of Vancouver and opened a studio in Seattle.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of photographs of Native Americans mainly from the Northwest. It also includes a photograph of small totem poles in a studio. All the photographs are on mounts printed with "The Elite Studio, Nanaimo, B.C." The photographs may possibly have been collected by E.C. Shaw.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View selections from the collection in digital format.

Photocopies of the originals are available for viewing.

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Diane Burant, 2009.

Photographs transferred from the General Indian Collection, 2003.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Indians of North America--Northwest Coast of North America--Photographs
  • Photographers--British Columbia--Nanaimo
  • Totem poles--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographic prints
  • Photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Angeline, Suquamish Indian,  -1896--Photographs (photographer)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)