Templeton family photographic collection, approximately 1880-1959
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Templeton family
- Title
- Templeton family photographic collection
- Dates
- approximately 1880-1959 (inclusive)18801959
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (5 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 1091
- Summary
- Small collection of photographs relating to the Templeton family, members of whom lived in Brownsville and Portland, Oregon. The photographs include studio portraits of family members and snapshots of outings and activities.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Virginia-born William T. Templeton married Elizabeth Ramsay in 1830. They arrived in Oregon in 1847 with their eight children, settling near Brownsville in Linn County. Their son Joseph Holt Templeton, who married Emma Hudelson, was an artist and farmer. Robert Russell Templeton married Orpha Montgomery. James Ramsey Templeton had two wives, Martha (Ritchey) and Mary (Yantis). The Brownsville Templetons were active in the Presbyterian church. Descendant Leighton Templeton of Portland, who worked for the Red Cross during World War I, married Gail Cordingly. His brother, Raymond, died during the war.
Content Description
Collection of 67 black and white photographs of and relating to members of the Templeton family. The photographs date from approximately 1880-1959, and most have handwritten information on the back. Many of the images in the collection are studio portraits of family members. Also included are snapshots of family fishing and camping outings; a family car, including scenes after it was wrecked; the golden wedding anniversary of David and Lavina Templeton; Robert Templeton's lumberyard in Riceville, Iowa; the motorcycle club in Brownsville, Oregon; and a few images related to the Oregon Sales Co. Family members represented in the collection include Albert Marion Templeton, Joseph Holt Templeton, Charles R. Templeton, David Templeton, Lavina Templeton, James R. Templeton, Emma Templeton, Joseph Perry Templeton, Leighton Templeton, Raymond E. Templeton, Samuel Templeton, Clara Templeton, Walter Templeton, and William Templeton.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Templeton family photographic collection, Org. Lot 1091, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gifts of Leighton F. Templeton (Lib. Acc. 7294, Lib. Acc. 7669).
Processing Note
Materials in this collection were previously part of Photo File #1032, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Related Materials
Templeton family papers, Mss 1332, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
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Subject Terms
- Automobiles--Photographs
- Families--Oregon--Photographs
- Outdoor recreation--Oregon--Photographs
Family Names
- Templeton family--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
