Western Washington Research and Extension Center Photographs, 1913-1923

The photographic collection consists mostly of glass negatives (5x7) with some film negatives (5x7) taken by a member of station staff. Out of approximately 700 negatives received, about 560 were salvable, the rest of the images having been obliterated by water damage.

A Series: Based on a numbering system on the original negatives. Deals with test plotsof various vegetable and cereal crops and grasses. Some equipment and land clearing operations. Arranged chronologically if dated, with undated negatives following. 1913-1923. 204 items.

B Series: This category based on fragmentary numbering system on the original negatives. Concerned with plant diseases and effects of insect damage on plants. Arranged chronologically by year if dated, with undated negatives following. 1913-1919. 33 items.

C Series: Based on a fragmentary numbering system on the original negatives. Includes equipment, group portraits of visitors and various classes and short courses, and exhibits at the Western Washington State Fair. Arranged chronologically if dated, with undated negatives following. 1916-1921. 97 items.

D Series: Not included in any original numbering system. Concerned with numerous aspects of the poultry operation at the experiment station. Arranged chronologically if dated, with undated negatives following. 1913-1920. 154 items.

E Series: Not included in any original numbering system. Concerned with orchard fruit and various berries. Arranged chronologically if dated, with undated negatives following. 1913-1918. 74 items.