Howard Sands photographs

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 92

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Partially processed collection of photographic prints, glass plate negatives, and film negatives taken by photographer Howard Sands of Portland, Oregon, circa 1920-1937. Most of the photographs depict various places and landscape views in Oregon, including Mount Bachelor, Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls, and the University of Oregon, as well as businesses, gardens, and residences in the Portland area. Some of the photographs were taken by other photographers, and some are pasted to Christmas greetings that Sands sent out to friends and family. Includes postcards.

Dates

Creation: circa 1920-1937

Creator

Sands, Howard (Photographer, Person)

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

4.36 Cubic Feet (9 document cases; 2 oversize folders in shared boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Negatives are not available for direct access due to fragility. Contact library staff for assistance.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Curry County Historical Society, care of Jill Wentzel, March 1978 (Lib. Acc. 14637, Photo Acc. 978D089); and gift of Donald Berne, May 1991 (Lib. Acc. 20322, Photo Acc. 991D049).