Bartie E. Osborn photograph collection, approximately 1900-1910
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Osborn, Bartie E.
- Title
- Bartie E. Osborn photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately 1900-1910 (inclusive)19001910
- Quantity
- 5 boxes (61 photographic prints and 87 glass plate negatives)
- Collection Number
- PH0271
- Summary
- Portraits and photographs of Nome, Alaska, San Francisco, and Washington State, as well as the Osborn family
- 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 is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Bartimus "Bartie" Emerson Osborn was born on December 12, 1877 in Lee, Maine. He lived in Bay View, Washington and visited Nome, Alaska during the Gold Rush around 1900. Bartie was an amateur photographer. He died at age 32 on September 11, 1910 in Seattle, Washington.
Historical Background
Gold was discovered in Nome, Alaska in 1898. Subsequent discoveries resulted in the Nome Gold Rush which lasted until about 1908. Nome was unique in that gold could be found on several beaches where prospectors would land as they traveled north from Seattle or San Francisco. The Nome Gold Rush led to at least a 500% increase in the population of Nome and by 1900 a tent city along the beaches stretched for 30 miles.
Content Description
Photographs by Bartie Osborn of Nome, Alaska during the Gold Rush; San Francisco, California; the Osborn family, and Bay View, Washington in Skagit County.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
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Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 series.
- Nome, Alaska Gold Rush
- San Francisco
- Family and Friends
- Bay View, Washington
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Nome, Alaska Gold Rush
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 1
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 2
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 3
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 4
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 5
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 6
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Dates: December 22, 1900Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 7
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Description: Woman in fur coat, possibly Fanny McKennaDates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 8
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 9
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 10
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 11
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Description: Sourdoughs in cold weather gear
Back row third from right Billie McKenna, fourth is Henry Weyrich, second left is Mr. Estes, front row far right is Fannie Estes, second right is Bartie Osborn with arm around Johnny Estes, left possibly Fanny McKenna.
Scanned from negative.
Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 12 -
Description: Billie McKenna, Henry Weyrich and brother-in-law, Al Osborn in front of building
Scanned from negative
Dates: 1903Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 13 -
Description: Men at Tom Arsh cabin including John Heston, Al Osborn, Bartie Osborn, Billie McKenna and possibly Henry Weirich
Scanned from negative
Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 14 -
Description: Man walking on iceDates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 15
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Description: Men unloading cargo from barge on the waterfrontDates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 16
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Description: Waterfront view of floating logsDates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 17
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Dates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 18
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Description: Waterfront views of Nome HarborDates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 19-24
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Description: Boats in front of Snake River BridgeDates: 1900?Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 25
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San Francisco
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Dates: 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 26
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Dates: 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 27
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Dates: 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 28
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Dates: 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 29
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Family and Friends
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 30
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Description: Bartie Osborn self portrait in studioDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 31
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 32
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Dates: 1903Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 33
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 34
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 35
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 36
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Description: Portrait of Ernest's wife, Jenny Cox OsbornDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 37
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 38
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Description: Bartie Osborn in Port Townsend, WashingtonDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 39a
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Description: McCullogh brothers, Bartie Osborn, Henry and John Weyrich at Chuckanut Drive, Whatcom County, WashingtonDates: 1902?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 39b
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Description: Bartie Osborn at family farm in Bay View, WashingtonDates: 1910Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 40
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Description: Bartie Osborn laying on the ground by flowering bushDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 41
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 42
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Description: May McKenna in Benson homeDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 43
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Description: L. Elliot standing on chest of drawersDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 44
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 45
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 46
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Dates: 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 47
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Dates: 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 48
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 49
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Description: May McKenna at Bay View Beach with dog
From accompanying material: Mae McKenna on Bayview beach. Mae was employed at the Bayview general store owned by Joe Stitt, later became Abbie Osborn's husband.
Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 50 -
Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 51
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 52
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 53
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 54
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Description: Group at Osborn family home including family members Maude lower left, Mabel and Dee right rearDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 55
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 56
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Description: Negatives with several portraits per image.
Some negatives have as few as two portraits, others have up many more on one negative. Most contain six images. Portraits are of all ages.
Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 57-66
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Bay View, Washington
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Description: Sailboat on the water, possibly Bay ViewDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 67
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Description: Cat lying on floral tableclothDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 68
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Description: Jersey cow in fieldDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 69
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Description: Baby lying on pillowDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 70
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 71
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Description: Young girl with long hair looking in mirrorDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 72
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Description: Young girl with parasolDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 73
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Description: Two young women next to tropical floral displayDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 74-75
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Description: Two young women between evergreen treesDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 76-77
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Description: Twin girls by treesDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 78
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 79
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Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 80
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Description: Man lying in a cut in a giant fir tree with two other men and logging equipment
Written on photo: Big Fir 11 ft in dia at McKay & Mil[illeg].
Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 81 -
Dates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 82
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Description: Group with baby in front of a houseDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 83
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Dates: April 14, 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 84-85
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Description: Husband and wife celebrating golden wedding anniversary at Kelso home, possibly Maud and HenryDates: April 14, 1905Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 86
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Dates: 1902Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 87
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Description: People in front of a houseDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 88
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Description: Large group of Bay View Mill churchgoersDates: 1910?Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 89
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Osborn, Bartie E.--Family--Photographs
- Osborn, Bartie E.--Friends and associates--Photographs
- Osborn, Bartie E.--Photographs
Family Names
- Bartie E. Osborn family--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Bay View (Wash.)--Photographs
- Nome (Alaska)--Gold discoveries
- Nome (Alaska)--Photographs
- San Francisco (Calfi.)--Photographs
