Brian T. Harvey (1944-2005) was a WSU English and History graduate. Professionally a software programmer, he was an amateur photographer working on his Masters in Anthropology when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, after which he became an advocate against asbestos and for those similarly afflicted until his death.
The collections consists of approximately 4800 photographic prints and slides, primarily dealing with the environment, often brides and dams. They date from 1975 to 1983, and are primarily, but not exclusively, form the northwest. Also included is a brief biographical file, and a page from the Congressional Record where he was honored in Congress by Patty Murray.
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
The materials are contained in six binders, with the three binders in box one being prints and associated negatives, and the three binders in box 2 containing slides. Materials are all dated and have at least brief label.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions apply.
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Brian T. Harvey Photographs and Slides, 1975-1983 (UPC2006-01)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Donated by spouse Sue Harvey on 10-28-2006, following Brian's death the previous year.
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