Asahel Curtis survey album of Columbia River, produced 1929 for Corps of Engineers , 1890s-1929
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Overview of the Collection
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- Curtis, Asahel, 1874-1941
- Title
- Asahel Curtis survey album of Columbia River, produced 1929 for Corps of Engineers
- Dates
- 1890s-1929 (inclusive)18901929
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 album)13" x 10.5
- Collection Number
- PH 203_062
- Summary
- This collection consists of one album, illustrated by 93 images by noted Washington photographer Asahel Curtis (1874-1941).Each photo has a caption, and a map provides a key to the location where each image was captured.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Curtis began his career as a photographer with his brother Edward. He split from his brothers business in 1897. He proceeded to establish a photography studio in 1911. Asahel Curtis spend most of his career photographic Washington's nature, and natural resources.
Content Description
This collection consists of one album, illustrated by 93 images by noted Washington photographer Asahel Curtis (1874-1941). The images date from the 1890s, but were compiled in 1929 into an official report created by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia Basin Irrigation League, for the Army Corps of Engineers. This album is Appendix C of the Investigation and Survey of Columbia River above the mouth of the Snake River. Each photo has a caption, and a map provides a key to the location where each image was captured.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Irrigation--Columbia River Watershed
Geographical Names
- Columbia River
- United States--Idaho--Snake River
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
