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Mug shot photographic collection, circa 1890

Overview of the Collection

Title
Mug shot photographic collection
Dates
circa 1890
Quantity
0.18 cubic feet, (1 slim document case)
Collection Number
Org. Lot 1095
Summary
Small collection of tintype mugshots, most in poor condition, and largely depicting unidentified people. The collection also includes photocopies of some of the original paper frames, which were discarded due to damage, and one frame retained as an example.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Content Description

This collection consists primarily of 37 tintype mug shots, many in poor condition, taken circa 1890. Most of the images depict unidentified people, including one woman; those who are identified are Lee Dao Yin, Paul Bressenhaur, and Walker A. Whitney. The collection also includes photocopies of paper frames for some of the mug shots. The original frames were discarded due to damage; one was retained in the collection as an example. Each frame bears a handwritten name identifying the person depicted, but the frames had become separated from the photographs they originally contained. Names written on the frames include: Abbie Wallace, Thomas Crowley, Matt Dudey, Thompson, Joe Ballard, William Baiuson, Joe Walton, Tom Coleman, Frank Deville, James Casey, Andrew Cooley, William A. Willis, Phil Dumir, J. W. Travis, Nick Swarth, Gus Dithwar and William Brady. Also in the collection are photocopies of handwritten information about two of the people depicted, as well as a photocopy of two tintype mug shots that were discarded due to damage.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Mug shot photographic collection, Org. Lot 1095, 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.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

Due to fragility, the tintypes in this collection are not available for direct access by researchers. Contact library staff for assistance.

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Subject Terms

  • Criminals--Photographs
  • Identification photographs--United States--19th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • tintypes (photographs)
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