Album 433-3: John H. Lewis photograph album, circa 1914-1915
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs that were possibly given to, collected by, or taken by John H. Lewis, state engineer of Oregon from 1905-1918. Lewis's name appears on the backs of some of the photos in the album. Subjects include photographs of Tumalo Dam and other dams, canals, and flumes from various areas of Oregon; snapshots taken from the summit of South Sister and from other mountain climbing expeditions in Deschutes County; and photographs taken on an expedition down the Columbia and Snake rivers on the steamer Prospector; views of the Klamath Project; and other views of waterways in Oregon.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1914-1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Wheeler, Chris L., 1927-2013 (Compiler, Person)
- From the Collection: Gifford, Benjamin A. (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Angelus Studio (Portland, Or.) (Photographer, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.24 Cubic Feet (1 document case, 2 oversize flat boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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