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Historic Photograph Subject File, circa 19th century-20th century

Overview of the Collection

Title
Historic Photograph Subject File
Dates
circa 19th century-20th century (inclusive)
Quantity
37 Boxes
Collection Number
PC 2 (collection)
Summary
The Historic Photograph Subject File contains photographs taken throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska that cover a wide variety of subjects.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
Englsih
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Content Description

The Historic Photograph Subject File contains photographs taken throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska that cover a wide variety of subjects.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Historic Photograph Subject File, circa 19th century-20th century (PC 2)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 25 series based on general subject areas.

Acquisition Information

This collection started with a core of photographs taken during the 1930s as part of the Federal Writers Project for the production on the American Guide. Subsequently, the Historic Photograph Subject File was expanded through gifts and some purchases.

Processing Note

Stacee Sager and Trevor Bond, Special Collections Librarian, created this guide in 2001.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Finding aid prepared by Stacee Sager and Trevor Bond
2021

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