E. R. Williams family photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 1366

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This partially processed collection consists of two negatives and 169 photographic prints and postcards that are of or relate to the extended family of E. R. Williams. The images include scenes of logging and logging camps, railroad trains, blacksmith shops, and a dentist shop, as well as family portraits. Also included is a series of photographs focusing on the filming of "The General" with Buster Keaton, and a photograph of baseball star Babe Ruth on a fishing trip in Oregon. Most of the photographs were taken in the area of Grants Pass, Oregon. Family names mentioned are Williams, Trimble, Howard, Brockman, Crockett, LaBeck, Dunn, and Kearny, among others. Also included is a list of identifying information, and a compact disc with copies of the photographs and the list.

Dates

Creation: 1887-1965
Creation: Majority of material found within 1899-1930

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.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 letter document case; 1 slim letter document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Partially processed collection consisting primarily of photographic prints and postcards that are of or relate to the extended family of E. R. Williams. The images include scenes of logging and logging camps, railroad trains, blacksmith shops, and a dentist shop, as well as family portraits. Also included is a series of photographs focusing on the filming of "The General" with Buster Keaton. Most of the photographs were taken in the area of Grants Pass, Oregon. Family names mentioned include Williams, Trimble, and Crockett, among others.