Scott Gordon photograph collection, approximately 1913
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Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Gordon, Scott
- Title
- Scott Gordon photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately 1913 (inclusive)19131913
- Quantity
- 72 photographic prints (1 box) ; 5 x 7 inches
- Collection Number
- PH0775
- Summary
- Photographs of Seattle, Mt. Rainier National Park, Yakama Indians, and places along the Inside Passage of Alaska and along the White Pass and Yukon Railroad
- Repository
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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
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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Photographs of Seattle, Mt. Rainier National Park, Yakama Indians, and places along the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska and along the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. They were taken by a visitor from the east coast who took a trip through Washington and Alaska.
Use of the Collection
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Restrictions on Use
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Administrative Information
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Washington
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Seattle
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 1
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Description: Seattle Yacht Club building and boats on the waterDates: 1913?Container: Item 2
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Description: St. James CathedralDates: 1913?Container: Item 3
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Description: Residences on Queen Anne Hill, showing Smith Cove tideflats and Magnolia Bluff in the background
On verso: "View from my window. Magnolia Bluff in the distance."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 4 -
Description: Man standing near fir tree in Ravenna Park with sign identifying it as "Roosevelt"
On verso: "15 foot in diameter."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 5 -
Description: Wooden bridge in Woodland ParkDates: 1913?Container: Item 6
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 7
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Description: Tree lined path in Woodland Park
On verso: "Where the shadows grow long. A walk in Woodland park."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 8 -
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 9
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Description: Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park
On verso: "This road winds through a dense forest of fir and cedar. 14 miles from the gate to Longmire Springs."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 10 -
Description: View of Paradise River facing the Upper CascadesDates: 1913?Container: Item 11
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Description: Flowers growing on the side of Eagle PeakDates: 1913?Container: Item 12
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 13
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Description: View of the Tatoosh Range from Paradise ValleyDates: 1913?Container: Item 14
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Description: Mount Rainier
On verso: "As seen from Paradise Valley. It is from Paradise Park 6000 feet above sea level that the start is made for the summit of the mountain, usually one or two a.m. when the ice fields are frozen."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 15 -
Description: Nisqually Glacier viewed from bridgeDates: 1913?Container: Item 16
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 17
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Description: Nisqually River and canyonDates: 1913?Container: Item 18
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 19
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 20
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 21
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 22
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Description: Narada Falls
On verso: "Principal falls on Paradise River with sheer drop of 150 feet. Elevation above seal level."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 23 -
Description: Narada Bridge above Narada FallsDates: 1913?Container: Item 24
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Description: Mount Rainier viewed from Van Trump ParkDates: July 27, 1913Container: Item 25
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Description: Forest
On verso: "The trail through Van Trump Park to Mount Rainier. 6000 feet abv. sea level. Ten mile jaunt."
Dates: July 27, 1913Container: Item 26 -
Description: Giant fir trees and dirt road on the way to the InnDates: 1913?Container: Item 27
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Description: National Park Inn at Longmire SpringsDates: 1913?Container: Item 28
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Description: National Park Inn
On verso: "Still accommodates hundreds of guests. The fore ground is simply perforated with mineral springs. Sulphur, iron, soda, shasta, etc. Mount Rainier in the distance."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 29 -
Description: Club houses adjoining the InnDates: 1913?Container: Item 30
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Description: Tent annex to Longmire's HotelDates: 1913?Container: Item 31
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 32
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Yakama Indians
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Description: Imtech (illegible) Tom in feathered headdressDates: 1913?Container: Item 33
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 34
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Description: Two Yakama men in front of teepeeDates: 1913?Container: Item 35
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Description: Man on a horse holding a top break, single action revolver in front of a teepee in a city
On verso: "Indian Warrior."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 36
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Alaska
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Along the Inland Passage
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Description: Sea and mountains along the Inland PassageDates: 1913?Container: Item 37
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 38
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 39
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Description: Salmon cannery in WrangellDates: 1913?Container: Item 40
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Description: Seymour NarrowsDates: 1913?Container: Item 41
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Description: Indian village on Admiralty Island, Gambier BayDates: 1913?Container: Item 42
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Description: Boat landing on Gambier BayDates: 1913?Container: Item 43
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Description: Gambier Bay
On verso: "It was in these waters that the S. S. City of California went down in 30 fathoms of water."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 44 -
Description: Wooden walkway along Gambier Bay, Admiralty IslandDates: 1913?Container: Item 45
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Description: Piers and buildings (possibly a fertilizer plant) along the pier of Killisnoo, Admiralty Island
On verso: "Fertilizer."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 46 -
Description: Taku Glacier viewed from the waterDates: 1913?Container: Item 47
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Description: Soldiers on pier and view of Fort William H. SewardDates: 1913?Container: Item 48
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Description: Boat landing at Fort William H. SewardDates: 1913?Container: Item 49
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Description: Sunset over Lynn Canal, near Fort SewardDates: 1913?Container: Item 50
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Description: Eldred Rock Light viewed from Lynn CanalDates: 1913?Container: Item 51
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Description: Davidson Glacier viewed from Lynn CanalDates: 1913?Container: Item 52
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Sitka
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Description: Front view of St. Michael's Cathedral
On verso: "Greek Russian. Reverend Sergius Leo Kostrometinoff Pastor in charge."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 53 -
Description: Side view of St. Michael's CathedralDates: 1913?Container: Item 54
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Description: Reverend Sergius Leo Kostrometinoff
On verso: "Pastor of St. Michael's Cathedral. He has won the respect and love of all who know him."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 55 -
Description: View of islands and water
On verso: "Just as the sun went down. 9:45 p.m. Taken from the Russian Cemetery."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 56 -
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 57
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 58
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Description: Anna Hootz, Head Chief of the Sitka Tribe, standing outside three story house with native carving on the front
Hand colored.
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 59 -
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 60
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 61
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Description: Spruce trees lining a walk way in Sitka National Historical Park
On verso: "Lovers Lane."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 62 -
Description: Saw Tooth Mountain and Sitka BayDates: 1913?Container: Item 63
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Dates: 1913?Container: Item 64
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Description: Two buildings of the Industrial School for Nations of Alaska
On verso: "Built by Presbyterian Home Mission Association. These are the girls buildings. Dormitories, etc."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 65 -
Description: Richard Allen Memorial building, Industrial School
On verso: "Gymnasium and cooking school. Built by Richard Allen, New Jersey."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 66 -
Description: Three buildings of the Industrial School
On verso: "Boys dormitories and laundry. Also engine room furnishes their own electric light."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 67 -
Description: A group of Indian girls in uniforms.Dates: 1913?Container: Item 68
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White Pass and Yukon Railroad Route
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Description: Inspiration Point
On verso: "Taken from the car window. Over the 'White Pass and Yukon Route' along the trail of '97. The bones of the horses which fell by the wayside are still bleaching in the sun. Above Skagway, Alaska. About 95 miles by rail we behold the rivers of White Pass City in this canyon some 215 feet below."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 69 -
Description: Summit Lake and train along edge of lake
On verso: "A tiny sapphire shot among the great bare hills. And from this bit of brilliance, the mighty Yukon takes its rise. This is where the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack of England waves. For some reason Old Glory was absent."
Dates: 1913?Container: Item 70 -
Description: Pitchfork FallsDates: 1913?Container: Item 71
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Unidentified location
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Description: Basket of sweet potatoesDates: 1913?Container: Item 72
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America--Washington (State)--Photographs
- National parks and reserves--Alaska--Photographs
- National parks and reserves|zWashington (State) |vPhotographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
- Yakama Indians--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.)--Photographs
- Rainier, Mount (Wash.)--Photographs
- Seattle (Wash.)--Photographs
- Sitka (Alaska)--Photographs
