Major William A. Bentson photographic collection on the Lewis and Clark Exposition, 1905
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Compiler
- Bentson, William Allen, 1918-
- Title
- Major William A. Bentson photographic collection on the Lewis and Clark Exposition
- Dates
- 190519051905
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box; 58 safety negatives in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 1097
- Summary
- Black and white photographs and negatives of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland, Oregon, primarily depicting buildings and statuary.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Collection consists of 58 black and white photographs and 58 black and white negatives, 1905, of the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland, Oregon. The images primarily depict buildings and statuary at the exposition.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Major William A. Bentson photographic collection on the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Org. Lot 1097, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift of Major William A. Bentson, October 1981 (Lib Acc. 15676, Photo Acc. 981D147).
Preservation Note
Negatives are not available for direct access. Contact library staff for assistance.
Processing Note
Collection contains material that was previously part of Photo File #652 at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Exhibitions--Oregon--Portland--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)--Buildings--Photographs
- Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
