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Port Townsend photograph album, 1898-1899

Overview of the Collection

Title
Port Townsend photograph album
Dates
1898-1899 (inclusive)
Quantity
74 photographic prints in 1 album (1 box) ; 3 3/4" x 5"
Collection Number
PH1179
Summary
Images of buildings, people, landscapes, and ships in and around Port Townsend, Washington
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

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Historical Background

The city of Port Townsend, Washington, was founded in 1851 and is located approximately 40 miles Northwest of Seattle. Port Townsend has a population of approximately 8,925 and is the county seat and only incorporated city of Jefferson County. The bay was originally named "Port Townshend" by Captain George Vancouver (for his friend the Marquis of Townshend) in 1792.

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Content Description

The album includes photographss of buildings, people, landscapes, and ships in and around Port Townsend, Washington. It is a personal album with photos of people enjoying picnics and outdoor activities, as well as several identified ships docked at or near Port Townsend.

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Use of the Collection

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

Acquisition Information

Source: Fairlook Antiques, 2013.

Processing Note

Processed by Don Romero; processing completed in 2013.

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Detailed Description of the Collection