Agnes Harris photographs , 1870-1910

Overview of the Collection

Title
Agnes Harris photographs
Dates
1870-1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet
Collection Number
PH 027
Summary
Agnes Harris Thornton (b. 1881) was a member of an Oregon pioneer family. The collection consists of portraits and snapshots of the Harris family and friends, many by early Oregon photographers, in vintage formats including tintype and carte de visite.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Agnes Harris Thornton was born March 25, 1887. Agnes married her husband Harvey Harris Washburn inn 1917. She primarily lived in Kings, California where she died at the age of 65.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of portraits and snapshots of the Harris family and friends, many by early Oregon photographers, in vintage formats including tintype and carte de visite.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Form or Genre Terms

  • Cartes de visite
  • Photographic prints
  • Photographs
  • Snapshots
  • Tintypes