Harry E. Williams photographic collection

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 293

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

One black and white panoramic photograph, taken by the L. A. Dix Photo Co. of Tacoma, circa 1917-1919, of Company F, 361st Infantry, United States National Army, at Camp Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. The photograph depicts four rows of soldiers, in uniform, standing and facing front. Seated in front is a row of officers. The officers are identified in handwritten notes below the image as: Capt. H. E. Williams, Co. Commander; 1st Lt. C. R. Gilbert; 1st Lt. E. E. Hunt; 2nd Lt. W. M. Mackay; 2nd Lt. R. C. M. Page; 2nd Lt. Jack Sweat; Capt. M. L. Kaiser; 2nd Lt. H. I. Davis; and 2nd Lt. M. A. Albee. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads: "F. Co. 361st Inf. U.S. N.A. / Camp Lewis Tacoma, Wash."

Dates

Creation: circa 1917-1919

Creator

Williams, Harry E., 1879-1972 (Collector, Person)
L. A. Dix Photo Co. (Tacoma, Wash.) (Photographer, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical note

Harry E. Williams (1879-1972) was a businessman and veteran. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1898 in North Dakota and was sent to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. He moved to Portland in 1904. During World War I, he served with the 361st Infantry, 91st Division. He owned the Mount Hood Lumber Company and was active in veterans organizations. He was elected National Commander of the United Spanish War Veterans and was involved with the American Legion.

Extent

0.16 Cubic Feet (1 photograph in shared oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Black and white panoramic photograph, taken by the L. A. Dix Photo Co. of Tacoma, circa 1917-1919, of Company F, 361st Infantry, United States National Army, at Camp Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. Officers in the photo are identified, including Captain H. E. Williams, company commander.