L. Wilson Clark Photographs, 1870s-1880s
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Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Clark, L. Wilson
- Title
- L. Wilson Clark Photographs
- Dates
- 1870s-1880s (inclusive)18651895
- Quantity
- 17 photographic prints (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH0278
- Summary
- Photographs of residents of Olympia, and locations in and around Olympia,Washington Territory.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical Note
L. Wilson Clark, originally from Illinois, was a photographer in Olympia in Washington Territory during the 1880s. His studio was located on Main Street. His photography studio was taken over by A.D. Rogers in 1889.
Content Description
The collection consists of photographs documenting life in Olympia during the 1870s and 1880s, before Washington became a state in 1889. Among the photographs are buildings, portraits, group photographs, and photographs of members of the Washington Territory Legislature. There is also an image of the Tenino train depot and a photo of Tumwater Falls. All photographs in this collection are by L. Wilson Clark.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection.
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Olympia
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Buildings
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Description: Old Town Hall taken from old Parker place on 5th Street looking north, Olympia, Washington TerritoryDates: circa 1870sContainer: Folder 1, Item 1
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Description: First church, Olympia, Washington TerritoryDates: circa 1870sContainer: Folder 1, Item 2
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Dates: circa 1870sContainer: Folder 1, Item 3
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Description: Home of John Parker, Olympia, Washington TerritoryDates: circa 1870sContainer: Folder 1, Item 4
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Residents
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Description: Lee family, Olympia, Washington Territory
Written on front: Bessie Frances, Lewis Earle, Lizzie Payson Lee, Herbert Marston, William B. Lee, Mary Marston.
Dates: August 1887Container: Folder 2, Item 5 -
Description: Fire company, Olympia, Washington TerritoryDates: circa 1880sContainer: Folder 2, Item 6
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Dates: circa 1880sContainer: Folder 2, Item 7
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Washington Territory Legislative Members
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Dates: 1881Container: Folder 3, Item 8
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Description: Members of the House, Washington TerritoryDates: 1881Container: Folder 3, Item 9
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Description: Members of the council, Washington TerritoryDates: 1883Container: Folder 3, Item 10
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Description: Members of the House, Washington TerritoryDates: 1883Container: Folder 3, Item 11
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Description: Members of the council, Washington TerritoryDates: 1885Container: Folder 3, Item 12
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Description: Members of the House, Washington TerritoryDates: 1885Container: Folder 3, Item 13a
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Description: Members of the House, Washington Territory
Same portraits as item 13a, but in a different order.
Dates: 1885Container: Folder 3, Item 13b -
Description: Reverend John R. Thompson of Vancouver, president of the council of the last territorial legislatureDates: 1887-1888Container: Folder 3, Item 14
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Other Washington Locations
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Description: Tumwater Falls, Washington TerritoryDates: circa 1880sContainer: Folder 4, Item 15
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Description: Train depot, Tenino, Washington TerritoryDates: circa 1880sContainer: Folder 4, Item 16
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Buildings--Washington (State)--Olympia--Photographs
- Legislators--Washington (State)--Olympia--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
