Alice E. Wilson sketchbook

Collection

Identifier: Mss5286

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A bound volume containing charcoal sketches of Oregon coastal scenes drawn by Alice E. Wilson between August 1898 and September 1899. The scenes depict houses, landscapes, and canneries on the Oregon coast, including locations in Garibaldi, Tillamook, and Seaside. A note of provenance taped to the inside of the book is dated April 22, 1960, and reads, “This album of original charcoal drawings was donated to the Oregon Historical Society by Dr. O. S. Driskell, D.D.S. Portland, Oregon. His aunt Miss Alice E. Wilson visited beach resorts for many years just prior to the turn of the century. Her pictures are quite authentic and readily identified by older residents. Miss Wilson and Dr. Driskell’s family were in the Old Grimes House the night it was razed by fire. D. H. Bates, Past-President Oregon Historical Society, April 1960.”

Dates

Creation: 1898-1899

Creator

Wilson, Alice E. (Artist, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Sketchbook is in the public domain.

Extent

.04 Cubic Feet (1 folder) : 9 x 6 in. volume

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Sketchbook of charcoal drawings made by Alice E. Wilson between August 1898 and September 1899. The sketches depict houses, landscapes, and canneries on the Oregon coast, including locations in Garibaldi, Tillamook, and Seaside.