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Lage Wernstedt photographs, 1926-1931

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Wernstedt, Lage
Title
Lage Wernstedt photographs
Dates
1926-1931 (inclusive)
Quantity
23 negatives (1 box) ; 4 x 5 inches
Collection Number
PH0667
Summary
Collection consists of copy negatives of peaks, lakes, and ranges in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Okanogan National Forest, and North Cascades National Park
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Negatives are not available for viewing.

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Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Lage Wernstedt mapped both the Mt. Baker National Forest and the Okanagan National Forest. He made the first ascents of over 170 peaks in Western Washington. He named the majority of the geographical features in this region.

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Content Description

The collection includes images of peaks, lakes, and ranges in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Okanagan National Forest, and North Cascades National Park, complete with Wernstedt's notations.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

View the collection in digital format.

Printouts of the scanned images are available for reference use.

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The images are arranged numerically by original negative number.

Acquisition Information

Gift of original copy negatives from the Mt. Baker National Forest, 1973 and the Winthrop Ranger Station, August 1974.

Processing Note

Processed by Linda Corets, 2005.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Mountains--Washington (State)--Photographs
  • National parks and reserves--Washington (State)--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (Wash.)--Photographs
  • North Cascades National Park (Wash.)--Photographs
  • Okanogan National Forest (Wash.)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
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