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Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection, 1887-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Williams, Gerald W.
Title
Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection
Dates
1887-1969 (inclusive)
1900-1950 (bulk)
Quantity
1.50 cubic feet, including 237 images (156 black and white (B/W) postcards, 16 black and white (B/W) prints, 60 color lithographs, 3 color postcards, and 2 red tone postcards), (2 boxes, including 1 oversize box)
Collection Number
P 317
Summary
Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection consists primarily of black and white and color lithographic mounted postcards and photographic prints, some by well-known western photographers and studios.  The time period ranges from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The images depict Native American culture in North America with a focus on the northwestern and southwestern United States, especially Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Photographers attempted to document stereotypical aspects of Native American lives through portraits of individuals, families, and mothers with children, photographs of cultural artifacts such as totem poles, recent and ancient dwellings and ruins, canoes, and activities such as fishing, weaving baskets and blankets, and gathering huckleberries. Williams acquired the images in the course of his work as a Forest Service sociologist and historian and due to his interest in the history of Native Americans in the United States, especially that of the Pacific Northwest region.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

This collection reflects the changing history of non-Native Americans perceptions about the often romanticized lives of past and current Native Americans. In the spirit of Edward Curtis, a renowned photographer of Native Americas, many photographers attempted to capture the day-to-day life and customs of their subjects before they vanished.

The collection also demonstrates the changes in commercial postcard photography and printing methods from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, from black and white photography to color lithographic printing to the use of color photography.  It also represents the work of both nationally and locally known photographers and photographic studios.

Williams acquired the images in the course of his work as a Forest Service sociologist and historian and due to his research interest in the history of Native Americans in the United States, especially that of the Pacific Northwest region. Gerald Williams worked for the U.S. Forest Service from 1979 to 2005 as a sociologist (1979-1998) and historian (1998-2005).

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Content Description

The collection covers the time period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century and consists primarily of  black and white photographs, with some color lithographic and a few red tone images.  The images depict daily Native American life in North America, with a focus on the northwestern and southwestern United States. The majority of the images are from Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Also represented are Idaho, Montana, Canada, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Florida, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin.  Portraits of individuals, families, and mothers with children, photographs of ancient and more recent artifacts, dwellings and other ruins, such as Cliff House in Mesa Verde, and activities such as fishing, weaving baskets and blankets, and gathering huckleberries.

Many of the images are undated. Dates and date ranges were assigned as closely as possible based on the physical characteristics of the postcards and postmarks. Specific dates are based on postmarks or on a date on the photograph; items are marked as "undated" when no distinguishing marks were visible.  With a few exceptions the postcards and prints have been mounted. Well-known photographers and studios such as J.H (Jervie Henry) Eastman of Eastman Studios, Lee Morehouse, and Patton Postcard Company are represented. Numbers listed in the description of the items were assigned by the publisher or the photographer.

The original titles of the prints and postcards were retained. The language reflects the perceptions of native peoples at the time. Variant spelling were also retained with the correct spelling enclosed in parentheses.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Gerald W. Williams Prints and Postcards of Native Americans Collection (P  317), Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by region, then by state or country, than roughly chronologically. Because many of the images are undated the chronological order is approximate. Series 1: Northwest – Alaska, circa 1890-1969; Series 2: Northwest – Canada, circa 1898-1929; Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969; Series 4: Northwest – Oregon, circa 1898-1956; Series 5: Northwest – Washington, circa 1887-1950; Series 6: Southwest – Arizona, 1902-1957; Series 7: Southwest – California circa 1907-1969; Series 8: Southwest – Colorado, circa 1920-1950; Series 9: Southwest - Nevada and Utah, circa 1907-1950; Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950; and Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1906-1950.

Acquisition Information

These materials were acquired by the former University Archives and the Special Collections and Archives Research Center in multiple accessions in 2007-2016.  They were originally described as a component of the Gerald W. Williams Collection (MSS WilliamsG) and were separated for description as this collection in 2017.

Related Materials

The core of Gerald Williams' research materials are maintained as the Gerald W. Williams Papers (MSS WilliamsG).  Other materials that were collected by Williams have been described as separate collections, some of which have overlap of format or subject matter with this collection: Gerald W. Williams Regional Albums; and Gerald W. Williams Slides.

The Special Collections and Archives Research Center holds other collections with photographs, prints or content related to Native Americans including: Oregon Multicultural Communities Research Collection; Royal G. Jackson Papers; Ralph I. Gifford Photographs; and E. E. Wilson Photographic Collection.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969

    Format: Within this series there are 36 black and white postcards, 2 black and white prints, 3 color lithograph postcards, and 1 color postcard.

    Photographers:

    The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs, which have the photographer’s last name, initials, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Albertype Company (Brooklyn, New York), Griffin's, Otto D. Goetze, Johnston, Elbridge (E.W) Merrill, Frank (FH) Nowell, Mike Roberts Color Productions (Berkley, California), Robinson Studio (Anchorage, Alaska), Scenic Photo Publishing Company (Seattle, Washington), Schallerer (Otto and Lillie Schallerer), Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri), Eugene Tetinek,  Winter and Pond Company (Juneau, Alaska), FHW (Frank H. Whaley), and Joseph Yolo.

    Series 1 portrays Alaskan natives' everyday life in the late 1800s to the 1960s. Featured here are the photographic representations of Eskimo and Aleutian art such as totem poles. Some examples include Chief Johnson's Totem in Ketchikan, Alaska and Loon Tree of Sliding Bear Totem. Other aspects of life are highlighted, such as the scene in Chief Shakes' House that illustrates the dedication ceremony of the Chief's new home. Additional items of interest include Eskimo Dancers and Arctic Playmates, Kotzbue, Alaska, which depict the breadth of the series.

    Extent: 42 images, 2 oversize prints, 8 folders

    • Description: Totems at Kasa-an, Alaska

      Totems at Kasa-an, Alaska. Studio: Albertype, Co. Brooklyn, NY.  B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1890-1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.1.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eskimos Leaving in Skin Canoe

      Eskimos Leaving in Skin Canoe for Their Happy Home Cape Prince of Wales, Nome, Alaska. Photographer: O.D. Goetze, The Albertype Co. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1890-1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.1.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Native Women Weaving Baskets, Alaska

      Native Women Weaving Baskets, Alaska. Photographer: Winter - Pond Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. C132.

      Dates: 1893-1945
      Container: Box folder item 1.1.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Indian Burial Ground. Alaska

      Indian Burial Ground. Alaska. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Northwest Indian Series. B/W postcard. Item no. 3603. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.

      Dates: August 1, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.1.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: The Totem Pole Maker

      The Totem Pole Maker. Alaska. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Northwestern Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3613. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.

      Dates: August 19, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.1.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Native Village on the Yukon River

      Native Village on the Yukon River, Alaska. Photographer: F. H. Nowell. Published by Portland Post Card Co. Made in Germany. Color lithograph postcard.

      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.2.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Totem Pole, Alaska

      Totem Poles in forest, Alaska. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.2.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Inside Community House Poles

      Inside Community House Poles-Mud Bight near Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-487.

      Dates: 1930-1965
      Container: Box folder item 1.2.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Chief Johnson's Totem, Ketchikan, Alaska

      Chief Johnson's Totem, Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-170.

      Dates: 1930-1965
      Container: Box folder item 1.2.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Thlinget Tribe Sun and Raven Pole

      Thlinget Tribe Sun and Raven Pole from Pennock Island - Saxman, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-412.

      Dates: 1930-1965
      Container: Box folder item 1.2.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Aleutian Island Natives, Alaska

      Aleutian Island Natives, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-192.

      Dates: 1930-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.3.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Natives and Hut - Bristol Bay, Alaska

      Natives and Hut - Bristol Bay, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-388.

      Dates: 1930-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.3.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Totem Poles and Residences

      Totem Poles and Residences of Haida Indians, near Ketchikan, Alaska. Studio: Scenic Photo Publishing Co. Seattle, WA. B/W postcard. Item no. 15342.

      Dates: 1927
      Container: Box folder item 1.3.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Sitka Park, Alaska

      Sitka Park, Alaska. Photographer: E.W. Merrill. B/W postcard. Script on back: Sitka's National Park. August 3-27. Trendy Totem Poles; 100 years old. With John Ross.

      Dates: August 3, 1927
      Container: Box folder item 1.3.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: St. Philip's Church

      St. Phillips Church and Totems-Wrangell, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-484.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.3.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Loon Tree of Sliding Bear Totem

      The Loon Tree of Sliding Bear Totem Sakman (Saxman), Alaska near Ketchikan. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-473.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.4.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Chief Shakes House

      Dedication of new Chief Shakes House, Wrangell, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-457.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.4.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Wrangell Totem

      Wrangell Totem. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-584.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.4.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Alaska Totem Poles

      Alaska Totem Poles. B/W postcard. Item no. P-1402.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.4.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Aleutian Girl, Unalaska

      Aleutian Girl, Unalaska. B/W postcard. Item no. P-1379.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.4.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eskimo Pie

      Eskimo Pie. Subject: Native American mother nursing child. B/W postcard. Item no. P-575.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.5.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Abraham Lincoln Totem Pole

      Abraham Lincoln Totem Pole. Studio: Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, CA. Color by Ben Perry. Published by C.P. Johnston Co., Seattle. Color postcard. Item no: C5389

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.5.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Story Teller in Alaska

      Henry Denny St. with grandchildren. Giant Oyster Pole Saxman, Alaska. Photographer: Joseph Yolo. Script on back of print: CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) enrolled Henry Denny Sr. and grandchildren at Saxman at base of Giant Oyster Totem. B/W print. Item no. 412061.

      Dates: 1940
      Container: Box folder item 2.1.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Alaska Eskimo Child

      Alaska Eskimo Child. Studio: Robinson. Postmarked Anchorage, Alaska. Correspondence between a Mrs. Edna Grey and Florence, explaining why a trip to Portland, Oregon was missed.  B/W postcard. Item no. 206-E.

      Dates: October 21, 1952
      Container: Box folder item 1.5.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eskimo Ivory Carver

      Eskimo Ivory Carver Nome, Alaska. Studio: Robinson. B/W postcard. Item no. P-11.

      Dates: 1950s-1960s
      Container: Box folder item 1.5.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eskimo Dancers

      Eskimo Dancers. Subjects are seen holding decorative masks. Studio: Robinson. B/W postcard. Item no. P-1.

      Dates: 1950s-1960s
      Container: Box folder item 1.5.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eskimo Mother and Children - Nome Alaska

      Eskimo Mother and Children - Nome Alaska. Studio: Robinson. B/W postcard. Item no. P-2.

      Dates: 1950-1960
      Container: Box folder item 1.6.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Totems at Ketchikan, Alaska

      Totems at Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-102.

      Dates: 1950-1960
      Container: Box folder item 1.6.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Community House, Mud Bight

      Alaska Native Community House - Mud Bight near Ketchikan. Photographer: Schallerers. B/W postcard. Item no. S-482.

      Dates: 1950-1960
      Container: Box folder item 1.6.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Indian Village, Alaska

      Indian Village, Alaska. Studio: Griffin's. B/W postcard. Item no. 5.

      Dates: 1950-1960
      Container: Box folder item 1.6.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eagle Totem

      The Eagle Totem, Wrangell, Alaska. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1950-1960
      Container: Box folder item 1.6.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Chief Johnson Totem - Ketchikan, Alaska

      Chief Johnson Totem - Ketchikan, Alaska. Similar to Chief Johnson's Totem from the Schallerer studios. The most marked difference are the buildings surrounding the totem pole. B/W postcard. Item no. S-400.

      Dates: circa 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.7.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Totem of Chief Kian

      Totem of Thlimget (Tlingit) Chief Kian - Ketchikan, Alaska. Photographer: Johnston. B/W postcard. Item no. 295.

      Dates: circa 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.7.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Ketchikan Indian Totems - 1

      Famous Indian Totems at Ketchikan Alaska 1 of 2. Photographer: Johnston. B/W postcard. Item no. 425.

      Dates: circa 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.7.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Ketchikan Indian Totems - 2

      Famous Indian Totems at Ketchikan Alaska 2 of 2. Photographer: Johnston. B/W postcard. Item no. 425.

      Dates: circa 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.7.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Eskimo Ivory Cutter

      Eskimo Ivory Cutter. Photographer: Griffins. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.7.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Omiak Barrow, Alaska

      Omiak Barrow, Alaska. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.8.1
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Native Alaskan Woman

      Native Alaskan Woman. Photographer: Eugene Tetinek. Published by Vern Brickley.  B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1950s-1960s
      Container: Box folder item 1.8.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Kicksetti Totem, Wrangell, Alaska

      Kicksetti Totem, Wrangell, Alaska. B/W postcard.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.8.3
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Arctic Playmates Kotzbue, Alaska

      Arctic Playmates Kotzbue, Alaska. Photographer: FHW (Frank H. Whaley). Subjects are a young Native American girl and a puppy. B/W postcard. Item no. 135.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.8.4
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Chief Reindeer Herder

      Chief Reindeer Herder, Chester Sevick Kotzebue Alaska. Photographer: FHW (Frank H. Whaley). B/W postcard. Item no. 147.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.8.5
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969
    • Description: Totem Poles in Village Alaska Tongass National Forest

      Totem Poles in Village Alaska Tongass National Forest. B/W print. Item no. 253205.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 2.1.2
      Location: Series 1: Northwest - Alaska, circa 1890-1969

  • Series 2: Northwest - Canada, circa 1898-1929

    Format: 3 color lithographs make up this series.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Lee Moorhouse (Pendleton, Oregon) and Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri).

    Series 2 presents native life in Northwestern Canada. This series features colorful representations of daily life such as children snuggled into papooses and fishermen from the Manhousett tribe. The Manhousett belong to the Coast Salish group, a loose organization of tribes that reside in the Pacific Northwest Coast region.

    Extent: 3 images, 1 folder

    • Description: Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses

      Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses. Depicts four Native American infants in various emotional states. The children are wrapped into cradleboards. Photographer: Lee Moorhouse. Published by Newman Post Card Co. (Los Angeles, California). Made in Germany. Color lithograph Postcard.

      Dates: 1898
      Container: Box folder item 1.9.1
      Location: Series 2: Northwest - Canada, circa 1898-1929
    • Description: Town Chief Weha's House

      Town Chief Weha's House. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3601.

      Dates: 1900s-1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.9.2
      Location: Series 2: Northwest - Canada, circa 1898-1929
    • Description: Indian Fishermen. Manhousett Tribe

      Indian Fishermen. Manhousett Tribe. Vancouver Island. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Northwest Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3605. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.

      Dates: 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.9.3
      Location: Series 2: Northwest - Canada, circa 1898-1929

  • Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969

    Format: The predominant media featured here are 7 black and white postcards, with 2 color lithograph postcards rounding out the series.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs which have the photographer’s last name, initials, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Wesley Andrews Inc., Publishers (Baker, Oregon), Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, Inc. (Hardin, Montana), LiS, Kenneth F. Roahen (Billings, Montana), and RWG.

    Series 3 predominantly presents subjects in Montana, with a single postcard of Idaho. This series mainly consists of black and white media, with a few prints in color. An item of interest is Flathead Indian Village, August 6, 1907 that includes a message written by Gerald W. Williams. An additional item of interest is the postcard, Hieroglyphic Carvings, highlighting a form of historical communication. Also featured in this series are prints of General Custer and his men, and the Little Big Horn battleground in Montana.

    Extent: 9 images, 2 folders

    • Description: Hieroglyphic Carvings, Arco, Idaho

      Indian Hieroglyphic Carvings Found near Arco. (Petroglyphs.) Arco, Idaho. B/W postcard. Item no. 51.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.10.1
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Flathead Indian Village

      Flathead Indian Village. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Northwestern Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3606. Addressed to Miss Rose Woelfer. Postmarked St. Louis, MO.

      Dates: August 6, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.10.2
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Feast, After Death of Chief's Son

      Feast, After Death of Chief's Son, in Honor of Son, Flathead Reservation, Montana. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1711. Includes correspondence from son to mother. Postmarked Missoula, MT.

      Dates: August 20, 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.10.3
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Scene at Custer Battlefield, Hardin Montana

      Scene at Custer Battlefield, Hardin Montana. Studio: Wesley Andrews Inc., Publishers: Baker, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 15.

      Dates: 1920-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.10.4
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Painted Rocks on Flathead Lake Montana

      The Indian Painted Rocks on Flathead Lake Montana. Photographer: LiS. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1925-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.10.5
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Custer Battlefield

      Custer Battlefield. Photographer: RWG. B/W postcard. Item no. 130.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.11.1
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Officers of the 7th Cavalry

      Officers of the 7th Cavalry. Studio: Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, Inc. Custer Battlefield National Monument. Crow Agency, Montana. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1950s-1960s
      Container: Box folder item 1.11.2
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Custer Monument

      Custer Monument - Custer Battlefield National Monument. Montana. B/W postcard. Item no. KFR II. Include correspondence to a Mr. Harry Morgan. Postmarked Billings, MT.

      Dates: June 5, 1954
      Container: Box folder item 1.11.3
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Custer Battlefield National Monument. Montana

      Where Gen. Custer and 51 of His Troopers Were Slain. Custer Battlefield National Monument. Montana. Kfr 2. Studio: Roahen Photo's - Billings, Montana. B/W postcard.

      Dates: May 18 1957
      Container: Box folder item 1.11.4
      Location: Series 3: Northwest - Idaho and Montana, circa 1907-1969

  • Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956

    Format: A diverse selection of 58 black and white postcards, 2 black and white prints, 24 color lithographs, and 2 red tone postcards.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Anderson Scenic Post Cards (Portland, Oregon), Wesley Andrews Company (Portland, Oregon), D.M Averill and Company (Portland, Oregon), Cal Calvert (Portland, Oregon), Christian, Eastman Niew Company (Kennett, California), Ellis, H.E., Haas Brothers (Sheridan, Oregon), Kiser Photo Company (Portland, Oregon), Loewenfeld, Miller Photo Company (Klamath Falls, Oregon), Patterson Photo, Patton Post Card Company (Salem, Oregon), Portland Post Card Company (Portland, Oregon), M. Rieder (Los Angeles, California), Mike Roberts Color Productions (Berkley, California), Sawyer Scenic Photos (Portland, Oregon), A. Smith, A.L. Thomas, and D.D. Wilder.

    Series 4 is the most voluminous part of this collection. Subjects range from people of the Umatilla tribes and the Nez Perce to activities captured from the Pendleton Round-Up, a yearly rodeo that prides itself on the exhibition of local pastimes. This series features some postcards with correspondence such as "Memaloose Island, 1909". Celilo Falls is featured in many of photographs, because the falls were an important tribal fishing area prior to the construction of the dam and the flooding of the falls.

    Extent: 85 images, 15 folders

    • Description: Girls' Dormitory at Indian School

      Girls' Dormitory at Indian School, Chemawa, Near Salem, Oregon (loose). Studio: Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco. Printed in the United States. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1582.

      Dates: 1898-1923
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Chief Charley, Warm Springs Indian

      Chief Charley, Warm Springs Indian (loose). Photographer: D.D. Wilder. D.M Averill and Co. Publishers, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 673.

      Dates: 1903
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Chief Joseph Monument

      Chief Joseph Monument (loose). B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1904-1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian eel fishing Snake River

      Indian eel fishing Snake River (loose). Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Printed in Germany. B/W postcard. Item no. 70536.

      Dates: 1907-1916
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon

      Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon (loose). Studio: Miller Photo Co., Klamath Falls Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 183.

      Dates: 1907-1920
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 2

      Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 2. Studio: Haas Bros., Sheridan, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard (Unmounted). Item no. 14. Includes correspondence to a Mr. Bill Fice.

      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Pendleton Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon

      Pendleton Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon (loose). Photographer: A. Smith. B/W postcard. Item no. P414.

      Dates: 1920s-1930s
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.7
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Village 1929 Indian Congress

      Indian Village 1929 Indian Congress, Klamath Falls, Oregon (loose). Studio: Underwood's Pharmacy Klamath Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 37.

      Dates: 1926-1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.8
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Fishing at Celilo Falls

      Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls of Columbia River in Oregon (loose). Made in U.S.A by E.C. Kropp Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. P54.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.12.9
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Parade Ground and Buildings of Indian Training School

      Parade Ground and Buildings of Indian Training School, Chemawa, Oregon. Studio: Patton Post Card Co., Salem, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 10896. Postmarked Portland, OR, December 7, 11:30PM. Includes correspondence and is addressed to Master Richard Meade.

      Dates: 1908-1934
      Container: Box folder item 1.13.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Old Fort Klamath, Oregon

      Old Fort Klamath, Oregon. Red tone postcard.

      Dates: circa 1900
      Container: Box folder item 1.13.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Camp. Round up, Pendleton, Oregon

      Indian Camp. Round up, Pendleton, Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1904-1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.13.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Siletz Agency

      Siletz Agency. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1904-1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.13.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Siletz Women, Oregon

      Siletz Women, Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.13.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Burying Ground

      Indian Burying Ground, Mamaloose (Memaloose) Island in Columbia River. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. O. Newman Co. Made in Germany. B/W postcard. Item no. 2068.

      Dates: 1914-1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.14.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Dance

      Indian Dance, Park School May Day Drills, Salem, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 47.

      Dates: 1904-1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.14.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Block House, Grande Ronde Oregon - 1

      Block House, Grande Ronde Oregon - 1. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.14.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Burial Place of Old Chief Joseph

      Burial Place of Old Chief Joseph. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1904-1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.14.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Alaska Totem Poles

      Alaska Totem Poles, Government Exhibit Lewis and Clark Centennial, 1905 Portland, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 1046.

      Dates: 1905
      Container: Box folder item 1.14.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Grave in Idlewild Park

      Indian Grave in Idlewild Park - Columbia Beach, Oregon. Photographer: Kiser. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1905-1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.14.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Ruins of Old Fort Klamath, Oregon

      Ruins of Old Fort Klamath, Oregon. Studio: D.M. Averill & Co., Publishers, Portland, Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1905
      Container: Box folder item 1.15.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Shaker Church, Klamath Reservation Chiloquin

      Indian Shaker Church, Klamath Reservation Chiloquin, Oregon Joe Jackson, Secretary. B/W postcard

      Dates: 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.15.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Gilbert Menthorn and Mother

      Gilbert Menthorn and Mother, Pendleton Round-up. B/W postcard

      Dates: 1907-1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.15.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Deserted Log Hut, Umatilla Reservation, Oregon

      Deserted Log Hut, Umatilla Reservation, Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1907-1914
      Container: Box folder item 1.15.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Old Fort Klamath

      Old Fort Klamath, B/W Postcard

      Dates: 1907-1914
      Container: Box folder item 1.15.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Pupils going to dinner. Klamath Indian School

      Pupils going to dinner. Klamath Indian School - K. A. Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1907-1914
      Container: Box folder item 1.16.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls

      Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls. Columbia River in Oregon. Studio: E. C. Kropp Co. Color lithograph. Item no. 15264N.

      Dates: 1907-1956
      Container: Box folder item 1.16.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Klamath Agency, Oregon

      Klamath Agency, Oregon. B/W postcard. The front of the postcard includes identifying script for some of the individuals in the image. The back of the postcard includes correspondence to a Mrs. S.B. Word.

      Dates: 1908
      Container: Box folder item 1.16.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Umatilla Twins

      Umatilla Twins. Studio: M. Rieder, Publ., Los Angeles, California. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 8823. Includes correspondence to Margaret Mann.

      Dates: February 25, 1908
      Container: Box folder item 1.16.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 3

      Block House, Grande Ronde, Oregon - 3. Studio: Haas Bros., Pharmacy, Sheridan, Oregon. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. A.14.

      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.16.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Memaloose Island

      Memaloose Island, Columbia River, Ancient Indian Burying Ground. Studio: D. M. Averill & CO. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 643. Includes correspondence to a Mr. A.F. Moitoreh.

      Dates: 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.16.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: The Simple Life

      "The Simple Life" in Crook County, Oregon. Photographer: Reistle. Denver. Red tone postcard. Postmarked Prineville, OR. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. M. Ek

      Dates: November 5, 1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.17.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Reservation, Oregon

      Indian Reservation, Oregon. Studio: Eastman View Co., Kennett, California. B/W postcard. Item no. 3372. On the front of the postcard, written in pen is "Superintendent house".

      Dates: 1910-1924
      Container: Box folder item 1.17.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Siletz Men

      Siletz Men. Studio: Cal Calvert, Portland, Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: c. 1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.17.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Umatilla Indians

      Umatilla Indians. B/W postcard. Postmarked Oregon City, OR. Includes correspondence to a Miss Lucy Pollard.

      Dates: 1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.17.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Camp, Newport, Oregon

      Indian Camp, Newport, Oregon. Studio: A. L. Thomas, Importer & Publisher. Color lithograph postcard. Postmarked Pioneer, OR. Includes correspondence to a Miss Gladas Rodgers.

      Dates: 1910
      Container: Box folder item 1.17.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Band Stand, U.S. Indian Training School

      Band Stand on the grounds of the U.S. Indian Training School, Chemawa, Oregon. Studio: Loewenfeld-Published by Patton Post Card CO., Salem, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Postmarked Salem, OR. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. H.L. Brown.

      Dates: June 27, 1911
      Container: Box folder item 1.18.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Ancient Indian Burying Ground Memaloose Island

      Ancient Indian Burying Ground Memaloose Island, Columbia River. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Color lithograph postcard. Includes correspondence to a Miss Hallie Howlell.

      Dates: 1911
      Container: Box folder item 1.18.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Celilo Falls, Columbia River, Oregon

      Celilo Falls, Columbia River, Oregon. B/W postcard. Postmarked Celilo, OR. Includes correspondence to Robert and Grace Kautz.

      Dates: 1916
      Container: Box folder item 1.18.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: The Grand March Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon

      The Grand March Round Up, Pendleton, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 152.

      Dates: 1918-1930
      Container: Box folder item 1.18.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Natural Bridge near Celilo Falls

      Natural Bridge near Celilo Falls, Columbia River. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Made in U.S.A. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1372.

      Dates: 1919-1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.18.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: An Indian Relic Pacific City, Oregon

      An Indian Relic Pacific City, Oregon. Studio: "Ovo" Foto. B/W postcard. Item no. 932. Includes correspondence to a Miss Susan Cornell.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.19.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Spearing Salmon at Celilo Falls

      Indians Spearing Salmon at Celilo Falls, Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Studio: A M. Prentiss/Wesley Andrews Co., Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 830.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.19.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Famous Indian Papoose Twins

      Famous Indian Papoose Twins. Photographer: Lee Moorhouse. Similar to Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses, but ultimately different because it features only one set of twins. The other set are featured in Indian Papoose Twins. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 230.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.19.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Papoose Twins

      Indian Papoose Twins. Photographer: Lee Moorhouse. Similar to Calm and Tempestuous Indians Papooses, but ultimately different as it only features one set of the twins. The first half can be found in Famous Indian Papoose Twins. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 231. Postmarked Idaho, February 28, 1943. Includes correspondence.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.19.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Ida Thompson's Baby. Papoose Weeps in his Calcleeps

      Papoose Weeps in his Calcleeps. Photographer: Markham. B/W postcard. Item no. 286. (Calcleeps is thought to be a Native American word for cradleboard.)

      Dates: 1925-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.19.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Salmon Fishing at Celilo Falls

      Indians Salmon Fishing at Celilo Falls, Columbia River, Oregon. Studio: Sawyer Scenic Photos. B/W postcard. Item no. C 13 232.

      Dates: 1925-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.19.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Celilo Falls

      Celilo Falls. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1930 (based on postage mark - 1906-1915)
      Container: Box folder item 1.20.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Family beside Wallowa River

      Indian Family beside Wallowa River. Studio: Dexter Press, Inc. Published by Futuristic Photography. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 41077-c.

      Dates: 1934-1960
      Container: Box folder item 1.20.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Lighthouse at Heceta Head

      Heceta Head Lighthouse and Keepers Houses. B/W print. Script on back: Light House at Heceta Head, Oregon.

      Dates: November 18, 1939
      Container: Box folder item 1.20.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon

      Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 64.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.20.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Chief Joseph Monument

      Chief Joseph Monument Wallowa Lake - Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.20.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Boy with Eels, Oregon

      Indian Boy with Eels, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 59.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.21.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Spearing Fish on the Klamath River

      Indian Spearing Fish on the Klamath River. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.21.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon

      Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 17.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.21.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Memaloose Island - Indian Burial Ground

      Memaloose Island - Indian Burial Ground, Columbia River. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 744.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.21.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Celilo Falls, Oregon

      Celilo Falls, Oregon. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 525.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.21.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Celilo Falls

      Celilo Falls. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 522.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.21.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Unique Sign at Entrance of Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon

      Unique Sign at Entrance of Klamath Indian Agency, Oregon. Photographer: HE. B/W postcard. Item no. 242.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.22.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Go-Cart Pendleton Round-Up

      Indian Go-Cart Pendleton Round-Up. Photographer: Ellis B/W postcard. Item no. 2122. Includes correspondence to a J.E. Simpson.

      Dates: 1945
      Container: Box folder item 1.22.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Klamath Indian Agency Office, Oregon

      Klamath Indian Agency Office, Oregon. B/W postcard. Postmarked Redmond, OR. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. L. V. Lindberry.

      Dates: September 19, 1947
      Container: Box folder item 1.22.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Picture Rock near Summer Lake, Oregon

      Picture Rock near Summer Lake, Oregon. Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-5697.

      Dates: 1948
      Container: Box folder item 1.22.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Chiefs at Celilo Falls, Oregon

      Indian Chiefs at Celilo Falls, Oregon (loose). B/W postcard. Item no. 98.

      Dates: 1950s
      Container: Box folder item 1.22.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: The Indian Mother -1

      The Indian Mother (1 of 2). Klamath woman carrying child on her back. Studio: Patterson Photo. B/W postcard. Item no. 26 PAT.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.23.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: The Indian Mother -2

      The Indian Mother (2 of 2). Klamath woman carrying child on her back. Studio: Laws. B/W postcard. Item no. 26. Duplicate

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.23.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon

      Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon (1 of 2). (Possibly the Greaser Petroglyph Site.) Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-8386.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.23.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon

      Indian Writing near Valley Falls, Oregon (2 of 2). (Possibly the Greaser Petroglyph Site.) Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-8386. Postmarked Lakeview, OR, July 13, 1967. Includes correspondence to a Mr. Wyatt from his daughters.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.23.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians fishing at Celilo Falls - Columbia River Hwy., Oregon

      Indians fishing at Celilo Falls - Columbia River Hwy., Oregon. Studio: Sawyer's. B/W postcard. Item no. 16739.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.23.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls.

      Indians Fishing at Celilo Falls. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.23.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Chief Tommy Thompson

      Chief Tommy Thompson at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 115.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Papoose

      Indian Papoose. The Dalles, Oregon.  B/W postcard. Item no. 100. The term papoose can refer to a cradleboard, a type of child carrier, or a designation of a Native American child. It is unclear in this image as to which definition the title refers to.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: "Wild Eagle" Fort Klamath, Oregon

      "Wild Eagle" Fort Klamath, Oregon. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians in Costume

      Indians in Costume at Celilo Falls, Oregon. B/W postcard. Item no. 112.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Celilo Falls

      Celilo Falls. B/W print.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Henry Thompson at Celilo Falls

      Henry Thompson at Celilo Falls. B/W postcard. Item no. 117. Postmarked Celilo, Oregon. Includes brief correspondence to a Mrs. Kenneth Elliot.

      Dates: September 15, 1952
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.6
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Hieroglyphics Cascadia, Oregon

      Indian Hieroglyphics Cascadia, Oregon. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 5133. Postmarked Sweet Home, OR. The title of this image is somewhat inaccurate as Native American writings are not hieroglyphs, rather they are petroglyphs. The front of the postcard states that the cultural wonder is a mere 14 miles from Sweet Home. The back of the postcard includes correspondence from a Mrs. Ernest Barnes to a Mrs. Edith Fleeman.

      Dates: February 23, 1956
      Container: Box folder item 1.24.7
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indian Village near The Dalles Oregon

      Indian Village near The Dalles Oregon. Photographer: Smith. B/W postcard. Item no. P-385.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.25.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce

      Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.25.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Netting Fish at Celilo Falls

      Indians Netting Fish at Celilo Falls Oregon-Washington (1). Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. CR3.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.25.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians Netting Fish on the Mighty Columbia River

      Indians Netting Fish on the Mighty Columbia River, Oregon (2). Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. CR. 3AA. Probable duplicate of Indians Netting Fish at Celilo Falls.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.25.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Salmon Fishing, Celilo Falls, Oregon

      Salmon Fishing, Celilo Falls, Oregon. Studio: Mike Roberts Color Productions. Distributed by: Rhodes News Agency, Boise, Idaho. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. C3823.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.26.1
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Celilo Falls, Oregon

      Celilo Falls, Oregon. Photographer: Christian. B/W postcard. Item no. 11-521.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.26.2
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Chief's Wife, Lillie Heath

      Chief's Wife Lillie Heath, Warm Springs. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. KAH.8.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.26.3
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Indians of the Confederated Tribes

      Indians of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. The subjects in the image are identified as: Harvey Tohet, Chief Nathen Heath, Blanche Tohet, Alec Tohet. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. KAH.9.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.26.4
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956
    • Description: Mrs. Blanche Tohet Warm Springs, Oregon

      Mrs. Blanche Tohet Warm Springs, Oregon. Studio: Anderson Scenic Post Cards, Portland, Oregon. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. KAH.10.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.26.5
      Location: Series 4: Northwest - Oregon, circa 1898-1956

  • Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950

    Format: 21 black and white postcards, 11 black and white prints, 19 color lithographs, and 1 color postcard. This series contains the largest amount of black and white prints in the collection.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographer include: Bon Marche (Seattle, Washington), C.E Wheelock Company (Peoria, Illinois), Detroit Photographic Company, E.C. Kropp Company (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Ellis, Ellis Post Card Company (Arlington, Washington), Frank Filloon, Ray Filloon, Frank Flack, Jones, Lowman & Hanford Co. (Seattle, Washington), Willam Godsoe (WG) MacFarlane (Toronto, Ontario),  Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher (San Francisco, California), Pictorial, Portland Post Card Company (Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington), Puget Sound News Company (Seattle, Washington), pve, Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri), Simmer, Kenneth Dupee (KD) Swan, Valentine Souvenir Company (Brooklyn, New York), O.J. Wingren (La Conner, Washington), and Wischmeyer (Seattle, Washington).

    Series 5 provides contrasting views of Native American life in Washington. Different styles of living are evident in the prints, such as the Swinomish Indian Reservation, December 18, 1900 or Indian Camp at Hop Fields, c.1920s. The series illustrates the traditions that tie many of the featured tribes to the coast. This is especially evident in Salmon Bake, 1950 and Indian Canoes on Puget Sound, 1939-1950.

    Extent: 52 images, 10 folders

    • Description: Angeline

      Angeline.(Eldest daughter of Chief Seattle.) B/W postcard. Item no. 133.

      Dates: circa 1887
      Container: Box folder item 1.27.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Puget Sound Indians

      Puget Sound Indians. Studio: Lowman & Hanford S & P. CO., PUB. Seattle. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1056.

      Dates: 1898
      Container: Box folder item 1.27.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Moki Indian Cigarette Smoker

      Moki Indian Cigarette Smoker. Studio: Detroit Photographic Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 5244. Postmarked Castle Rock, WA, August 18, 1906. Addressed to a Miss Virginia Multhauf. Includes brief correspondence on the front of the postcard.

      Dates: c. 1899
      Container: Box folder item 1.27.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: The Swinomish Indian Reservation

      The Swinomish Indian Reservation. Skagit County, Washington. Studio: O. J. Wingren, La Conner, Wash./ Excelsior ANC, N.Y. B/W postcard. Item no. A4464. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. Odin Blix.

      Dates: December 18, 1900
      Container: Box folder item 1.27.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Chief Seattle

      Chief Seattle. Studio: Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 660.

      Dates: 1900s
      Container: Box folder item 1.27.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Hop Pickers, Washington

      Indian Hop Pickers, Washington. Studio: Puget Sound News Company, Seattle, Wash. Excelsior ANC N.Y. B/W postcard. Item no. A 4384.

      Dates: circa 1900s
      Container: Box folder item 1.28.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Daughter of Chief Spencer

      Daughter of Chief Spencer, Yakima Reservation. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1900s
      Container: Box folder item 1.28.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Siwash Indian Basket Maker

      Siwash Indian Basket Maker, Washington State 1 of 2. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1011.

      Dates: circa 1903
      Container: Box folder item 1.28.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Siwash Indian Basket Maker

      Siwash Indian Basket Maker, Washington State 2 of 2. Studio: Lowman & Hanford S & P. CO., PUB. Seattle. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 1011. Duplicate. Postmarked Ferndale, WA. Includes brief correspondence to a Master Lester Caldin.

      Dates: January 18, 1906
      Container: Box folder item 1.28.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: The Wyaach Valley, Makah Indian Reserve

      The Wyaach Valley, Makah Indian Reserve, Clallam Co. Washington. Studio: Wischmeyer, Seattle Washington. B/W postcard. Item no. 236.

      Dates: 1904-1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.28.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Return of the Whale Hunters - 1

      Return of the Whale Hunters - 1. (Puget Sound Indians.)  Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3618.

      Dates: August 26, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.29.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Return of the Whale Hunters - 2

      Return of the Whale Hunters - 2. (Puget Sound Indians.) Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3618.Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 26, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.29.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Fisherman's Return. (Puget Sound Indian)

      Fisherman's Return. (Puget Sound Indian). Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3620. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: July 29, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.29.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: The Old Indian Whale Hunter

      The Old Indian Whale Hunter of Puget Sound. Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3615. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 21, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.29.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: The Young Whaler. (Puget Sound Indian)

      The Young Whaler. (Puget Sound Indian). Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub. Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3617. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 23, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.29.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound - 1

      The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound 1 of 2. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Printed in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3616.

      Dates: 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.30.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound

      The Indian Whaling Canoe of Puget Sound 2 of 2. Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3616. Duplicate. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 23, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.30.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Fisherman and Family (Puget Sound Indian)

      Fisherman & Family (Puget Sound Indian). Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3619. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 26, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.30.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Tulalip Indian Reservation, Everett, Washington

      Tulalip Indian Reservation, Everett, Washington. Studio: W. G. MacFarlane, Toronto. Printed in Germany. B/W postcard. Addressed to a Mr. Harry Church.

      Dates: 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.30.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Totem Pole, Tacoma, Washington

      Totem Pole, Tacoma, Washington. Studio: E. C. Kropp Co. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.30.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Scenes near Everett, Washington

      Indian Scenes near Everett, Washington 1 of 2. Studio: H. A. Landers, Importer & Publisher. Made in Germany. B/W postcard. Includes correspondence to a Miss Agusty Behendo.

      Dates: October 23, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.31.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Quiniault (Quinault ) Indian

      Quiniault (Quinault ) Indian Scenes Near Hoquiam, Wash. -2 Studio: C.E. Wheelock Co. B/W postcard. Probable duplicate of Indian Scenes near Everett, Washington.

      Dates: 1905-1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.31.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Puget Sound Indians

      Puget Sound Indians, (SIWASH) Seattle, Washington. Studio: Edward H. Mitchell, Publisher, San Francisco. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 61.

      Dates: 1907-1914
      Container: Box folder item 1.31.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Princess Angeline

      Princess Angeline, Daughter of Chief Seattle. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Made in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 5235.

      Dates: 1907-1916
      Container: Box folder item 1.31.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Typical Northwest Indian

      Typical Northwest Indian. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Luis - Leipzig. Northwest Indian Series. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3614. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Addressed to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 21, 2017
      Container: Box folder item 1.31.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Fishing Village

      Hat Island, Washington. Indian Fishing Village. Studio: Portland Post Card Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 5119. Postmarked Seattle, WA. Includes correspondence to a Miss Cora Crooks.

      Dates: 1911
      Container: Box folder item 1.31.6
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Puget Sound Indians Drying Cod Fish

      Puget Sound Indians Drying Cod Fish near Seattle, Washington. Studio: Bon Marche, Seattle Washington. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.32.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Camp at Hop Fields

      Indian Camp at Hop Fields, Seattle, Washington. Studio: Bon Marche, Seattle Washington. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.32.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Totem Pole- Tacoma Washington

      Totem Pole- Tacoma Washington. Studio: pve. B/W postcard. Item no. A-32.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.32.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Canoe Maker

      Theodore Hudson Quliute Indian Dugout Canoe. Studio: Ellis Post Card Co. Arlington, Washington. Color postcard.

      Dates: 1920s-1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.32.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Canoeing on Olympic Peninsula Streams

      Canoeing on Olympic Peninsula Streams with Indian Guide and Cedar Dugout Canoe. Studio: Jones. B/W postcard. Item no. 3485.

      Dates: 1925-1942
      Container: Box folder item 1.32.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Village near Spokane

      Indian Village near Spokane. Studio: Valentine Souvenir Co. New York. Printed in U.S.A. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 84-72. Includes correspondence to a Charles Schmidt.

      Dates: 1927
      Container: Box folder item 1.33.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Petroglyphs at Rock Island

      Petroglyphs at Rock Island. Photographer: Simmer. B/W postcard. Item no. 74. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. Barry Bertseig.

      Dates: November 24, 1934
      Container: Box folder item 1.33.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Birthplace of Seattle Monument

      Birthplace of Seattle Monument. Studio: Pictorial. B/W postcard. Item no. B-70.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.33.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Canoes on Puget Sound

      Indian Canoes on Puget Sound. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.33.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Pacific Ocean Quinault Indian Reservation

      Pacific Ocean Quinault Indian Reservation near Grays Harbor. Photographer: B. B. Jones. B/W postcard. Item no. 3258.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.33.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Picture Rocks Vantage Washington

      Indian Picture Rocks Vantage Washington. (Petroglyphs) Photographer: Ellis. B/W postcard. Item no. 589.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.34.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Salmon Bake

      Salmon Bake, Neah Bay. Photographer: Ellis. B/W postcard. Item no. 9133.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.34.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Canoe - La Push, Washington

      Indian Canoe - La Push, Washington. Studio: Ellis Post Card Co. Photographer: Ryan . B/W postcard. Item no. 5339.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.34.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Chief Seattle

      Chief Seattle. B/W postcard. Item no. 1620.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.34.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Procession at Rodeo, Ellensburg, Washington

      Indian Procession at Rodeo, Ellensburg, Washington. Color lithograph postcard.

      Dates: Undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.34.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Huckleberry Picker

      Indian Woman Huckleberry Picker Columbia National Forest, Washington. Photographer: K.D. Swan. B/W print. Includes tag that denotes title and price.

      Dates: 1933
      Container: Box folder item 2.2.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Huckleberry Pickers - Man

      Male Berry Picker Columbia National Forest. Photographer: K.D. Swan. B/W print. Item no. 281589. Includes tag that denotes title and price.

      Dates: 1933
      Container: Box folder item 2.2.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Huckleberry Picker - Woman

      Indian Woman Huckleberry Picker Columbia National Forest. Photographer: K.D. Swan. B/W print. Item no. 281587. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1933
      Container: Box folder item 2.2.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Woman with Baby

      Indian Woman with Baby Columbia National Forest. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1937
      Container: Box folder item 2.2.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian Woman Drying Huckleberries

      Drying Huckleberries Columbia National Forest -1. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435968. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1937
      Container: Box folder item 2.2.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Drying Huckleberries

      Indian Woman Drying Huckleberries -2. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435968. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1937
      Container: Box folder item 2.2.6
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Hide Scraping Columbia National Forest

      Hide Scraping Columbia National Forest. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435964. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1937
      Container: Box folder item 2.3.1
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Louie Charley, Papoose, and Flora OnePenny

      Louie Charley, Papoose, and Flora OnePenny Picking huckleberries Columbia National Forest, Washington. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 385217. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1937
      Container: Box folder item 2.3.2
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Indian on Horseback with Huckleberries

      Indian Woman on Horseback with Huckleberries Columbia National Forest. Photographer: Frank Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 435970. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1937
      Container: Box folder item 2.3.3
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Mrs. James Bedell

      Mrs. James Bedell, Sauk River Area. Photographer: Ray Filloon. B/W print. Item no. 437601. Includes tag that denotes title and price. On the back of the print, a brief description is featured.

      Dates: 1945
      Container: Box folder item 2.3.4
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950
    • Description: Harvey Family

      Harvey Family at Cold Spring Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Photographer: Frank Flack. B/W print. Item no. 461777. Includes tag that denotes title and price, as well as an additional card with the same information. On the back of the print, a credit line is featured.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 2.3.5
      Location: Series 5: Northwest - Washington, circa 1887-1950

  • Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957

    Format: 6 black and white postcards and 5 color lithograph postcards.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Berryhill Company, Detroit Photographic Company, Frashers Fotos (Pomona, California), Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri), and Curt Teich Company (Chicago, Illinois).

    Series 6 marks a geographical change in direction for this collection. This series heads south and focuses on the warmer climate of Arizona. This is especially apparent in items Indian Home, Arizona, March 13, 1913 and Citadel Ruin, 1950. This series features mostly outdoor natural wonders and aspects of daily life such as blanket weaving.

    Extent: 11 images, 2 folders

    • Description: Pueblo Indian with Olla

      Pueblo Indian with Olla. Studio: Detroit Photographic Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 6503. Something to note, ollas are traditionally ceramic jars that are often used for storage of food or water.

      Dates: 1902
      Container: Box folder item 1.35.1
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Navajo Indian Weaving Blanket

      Navajo Indian Weaving Blanket. Arizona. Studio: Adolph Selige, Pub Co. St. Louis - Leipzig. Printed in Germany.  Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 6223. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. Mona Browne.

      Dates: May 20, 1909
      Container: Box folder item 1.35.2
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Indian Home, Arizona

      Indian Home, Arizona. Studio: Berryhill Company. Made in Germany. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 659. Includes correspondence to a Miss Christabell Campbell.

      Dates: March 13, 1913
      Container: Box folder item 1.35.3
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Indian Squaw

      Indian Squaw Carrying Burden Basket, Southern Arizona. Studio: Curt Teich Co. Published by Harry Herz. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 167.

      Dates: circa 1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.35.4
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Navajo Indian Rug Weaver

      Navajo Indian Rug Weaver and Friend in native Hogan. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1920-1955
      Container: Box folder item 1.35.5
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Indian Basket Makers

      Indian Basket Makers, Arizona. Color lithograph.

      Dates: circa 1920s-1930s
      Container: Box folder item 1.36.1
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: White House Canyon de Chelly

      White House Canyon de Chelly. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1926-1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.36.2
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Tuzigoot Ruins

      Tuzigoot Ruins between Clarkdale and Cottonwood Arizona X559. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. Distributed by: Lollesgard Specialty Co. of Tuscon, AZ. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.36.3
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Cliff Dwellings

      Cliff Dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona. B/W postcard. Item no. 2903.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.36.4
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Citadel Ruin

      The Citadel Ruin - Wupatki Natl. Monument, Arizona. B/W postcard. Item no. 7-B-181.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.36.5
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957
    • Description: Tonto Cliff Dwelling

      Tonto Cliff Dwelling showing natural cave and cliff - Tonto Natl. Monument, Arizona. B/W postcard. Item no. 7-C-190. Includes correspondence to a Mr. and Mrs. Chester Foley.

      Dates: February 27, 1957
      Container: Box folder item 1.36.6
      Location: Series 6: Southwest - Arizona, 1902-1957

  • Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969

    Format: 11 black and white postcards. One of the few series in the collection that consists exclusively of postcards of a black and white nature.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards and photographs that have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Bud's, Jervie Henry (J.H.) Eastman, Eastman's Studio (Susanville, California), Ellis, Ericson Photo (Arcata, California), Frashers Fotos Incorporated (Pomona, California), University of California Museum of Anthropology, and Zercher Post Card Company (Topeka, Kansas).

    Series 7 features photographs of Modoc people prior to their displacement from their native lands in northern California. "Ishi, Last of the Southern Yana" represents the Yana, a now extinct group that resided in Northern California and the Central High Sierras.. A particularly sentimental offering is "Snug as a bug in a rug" at Bay View Resort, 1904-1950. Other items of interest display rock formations and lava beds. Examples include Canby's Cross and Monument Rock near Tulelake, California.

    Extent: 11 images, 2 folders

    • Description: Snug as a bug in a rug at Bay View Resort

      Snug as a bug in a rug at Bay View Resort, Lake Tahoe, California. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard. The title contradicts the true subject content of this image. A Native American infant is featured here in a traditional cradleboard that is settled against what appears to be a redwood tree.

      Dates: 1914-1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.37.1
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Modoc Native, Alturas, California

      Modoc Native, Alturas, California. Studio: Zercher Post Card Co., Topeka, Kansas. B/W postcard. Item no. C1914.

      Dates: 1907-1920s
      Container: Box folder item 1.37.2
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Squaw Over 100 Years Old

      Squaw Over 100 Years Old. Studio: Ericson Photo. B/W postcard. Includes correspondence to a Monsieur Henri Brandt.

      Dates: 1918
      Container: Box folder item 1.37.3
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Ishi, Last of the Southern Yana

      Ishi, Last of the Southern Yana, Northern California. Studio: University of California Museum of Anthropology. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1919
      Container: Box folder item 1.37.4
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Canby's Cross

      "Canby's Cross" in Lava Beds Nat'l Monument, California. Studio: J.H. Eastman. B/W postcard. Item no. T-1074.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.37.5
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Monument Rock near Tulelake, California

      Monument Rock near Tulelake, California. Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-1891.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.38.1
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Modoc Monument

      Modoc Monument. Photographer: Ellis. B/W postcard. Item no. 61.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.38.2
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Chief Lemee - Paiute Yosemite, National Park, California

      Chief Lemee - Paiute Yosemite, National Park, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1940
      Container: Box folder item 1.38.3
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Canby Cross Lava Beds Monument

      Canby Cross Lava Beds Monument. Studio: Bud's. B/W postcard. Item no. 376.

      Dates: 1940s-1960s
      Container: Box folder item 1.38.4
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: General Canby's Monument, California

      General Canby's Monument, California. Studio: Eastman's. B/W postcard. Item no. B-563.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.38.5
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969
    • Description: Indian Basket Weaver

      Indian Basket Weaver. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1950s-1960s
      Container: Box folder item 1.38.6
      Location: Series 7: Southwest - California, circa 1907-1969

  • Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950

    Format: 7 black and white postcards. Frashers Fotos, a company based in California, produced the majority of these images. Known as the Postcard King of the West, Frasher's subjects were chosen by what was believed to most commercially popular.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are identifiable as the photographer’s last name, or photo studio were written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Frashers Fotos Incorporated (Pomona, California) and Gerlach's Out West Photo Shop (Boulder, Colorado)

    Series 8 exclusively features cliff dwellings near Mesa Verde. Photographs include Balcony House and Spruce Tree House, some of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America.

    Extent: 7 images, 1 folder

    • Description: Spruce Tree House

      Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1920-1955
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.1
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950
    • Description: Balcony House

      Balcony House Mesa Verde. Studio: Gerlach's Out West Photo Shop Boulder, Colorado. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1926-1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.2
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950
    • Description: Cliff Palace Chief's House

      Cliff Palace As Seen from "Speaker Chief's House" Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.3
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950
    • Description: Spruce Tree House

      Spruce Tree House, As Seen From Trail, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.4
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950
    • Description: Cliff Palace

      Cliff Palace as seen from the Sun Temple, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.5
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950
    • Description: Square Tower House

      Square Tower House Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.6
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950
    • Description: Southern End of Cliff Palace, Kivas in Foreground

      View from Southern End of Cliff Palace, Kivas in Foreground, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Studio: Frashers Fotos Incorporated, Pomona, California. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.39.7
      Location: Series 8: Southwest - Colorado, circa 1920-1950

  • Series 9: Southwest - Nevada and Utah, circa 1907-1950

    Format: 2 black and white postcards, 1 color lithograph.

    Photographers: The photographers for these images are not identified.

    Series 9 presents photographs of rock art, such as Pictured Rocks and Weeping Head, Dry Fork Canyon. This series also features "Indian Youth", a young Native American from the Warm Springs band photographed in a desert landscape wearing native dress.

    Extent: 3 images, 1 folder

  • Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950

    Format: 2 black and white postcards and 2 color lithographs.

    Photographers: The photographers for some of these images are not identified, except for some postcards which have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio, written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Fred Harvey (western U.S. restaurant and gift store mogul), Southwest Post Card Company (Albuquerque, New Mexico), and Willis-Barnes Company (curio shop in Gallup, New Mexico).

    Series 10 focuses on the Navajo tribe and the Pueblo of Isleta residents. This is especially evident in the postcards Morning Greetings and Navajo Hogan near Gallup New Mexico, 1926-1940s. Clothing specific to the region is shown in this series.

    Extent: 4 images, 1 folder

    • Description: "Morning Greetings"

      "Morning Greetings" Isleta Indians, Isleta Pueblo near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Studio: Southwest Post Card Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. A-24. Includes correspondence to a Mrs. C.S. Calef.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 1.41.1
      Location: Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950
    • Description: Elle of Ganado

      Elle of Ganado. Acknowledged the best weaver among the Navahoes (Navajos). Photographer: Fred Harvey. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 9996.

      Dates: c. 1906
      Container: Box folder item 1.41.2
      Location: Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950
    • Description: Navajo Hogan near Gallup New Mexico

      Navajo Hogan near Gallup New Mexico. Studio: Willis - Barnes Co. B/W postcard.

      Dates: 1926-1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.41.3
      Location: Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950
    • Description: Soldier's Farewell Peak Sign

      Sign near Continental Divide Trading Post - Claude M. Bowlin - Hiway 80 GAGE, New Mexico. B/W postcard. Item no. E4100.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.41.4
      Location: Series 10: Southwest - New Mexico, circa 1906-1950

  • Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950

    Format: 6 black and white postcards, 1 black and white print, 1 colored lithograph, 1 color postcard.

    Photographers: The photographers for most of these images are not identified, except for some postcards that have the photographer’s last name, or photo studio written on the negative prior to printing. Photographers include: Adolph Selige Publishing Company (St. Louis, Missouri) and Tichnor Bros., Incorporated (Boston, Massachusetts).

    Series 11 highlights other areas of the United States. The states featured here are Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Some unknown areas are also included in this series. Items range from depictions of past civilizations such as Dickson's Mound in Illinois to Seminoles settlements in Florida.

    Extent: 9 images, 3 folders

    • Description: Silver Springs, Seminole Settlement. Florida

      Silver Springs, Seminole Settlement. Florida. Studio: Tichnor Bros., Inc. Boston, Mass. Color postcard. Item no. 238. Postmarked Stuart, FL. Includes correspondence to a Miss Patty Cochran.

      Dates: March 30, 1944
      Container: Box folder item 1.42.1
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Dickson's Skeletons

      Dickson's Mound Builders Tomb Skeletons.  Lewistown, Illinois. B/W postcard. Item no. 3451.

      Dates: 1904-1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.42.2
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Dickson's Tombs

      Dickson's Mound Builders Tombs Lewistown, Illinois. B/W postcard. Item no. 3462.

      Dates: 1904-1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.42.3
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Indian Boat Race

      Indian Boat Race. Northwestern Indian Series. Studio: Adolph Selige Publishing Co. Color lithograph postcard. Item no. 3604. Postmarked St. Louis, MO. Includes brief correspondence to a Miss Rose Woelfer.

      Dates: August 1, 1907
      Container: Box folder item 1.42.4
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Child in a Headdress

      Child in a Headdress. B/W postcard.

      Dates: circa 1940s
      Container: Box folder item 1.43.1
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Henry Thompson catches one

      Henry Thompson catches one. B/W postcard. Item no. 2.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.43.2
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Chippewa Chief and Squaw

      A Chippewa Chief and his Squaw Smoke Venison - Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. B/W postcard. Item no. 77.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.43.3
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

      Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. B/W postcard. Item no. 52.

      Dates: 1950
      Container: Box folder item 1.43.4
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950
    • Description: Smokey Bear

      Smokey Bear with Native Americans. B/W print. This image features two adult Native Americans, one male and one female. In front of Smokey is a child holding a Smokey Bear poster.

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box folder item 2.3.6
      Location: Series 11: Other Regions, circa 1904-1950

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Huckleberries--Harvesting--Northwest, Pacific.
  • Indian baskets--North America.
  • Indians of North America--Alaska.
  • Indians of North America--Fishing--Oregon--Celilo.
  • Indians of North America--Fishing.
  • Indians of North America--Northwest, Pacific.
  • Indians of North America--Oregon.
  • Totem poles--Northwest Coast of North America.

Personal Names

  • Moorhouse, Lee, 1850-1926. (creator)

Geographical Names

  • Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographic postcards.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Picture postcards.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Eastman, Jervie Henry, 1880-1969. (creator)
    • Ellis, J. Boyd. (creator)
    • Filloon, Ray M. (creator)
    • Kiser, Fred H. (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • Albertype Co. (creator)
    • Eastman's Studio (Lakeview, Or.) (creator)
    • Frashers Inc. (creator)
    • Fred Harvey (Firm) (creator)
    • Lowman & Hanford Company (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Pacific Photo Company (Salem, Or.) (creator)
    • Patton Post Card Co. (Salem, Or.) (creator)

Finding Aid Authors: Sylvia Podwika, Angela Barker and Ruth Vondracek.
2018

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