Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of 119 sheet film negatives taken by Marie Holst Pottsmith, as well as 129 access prints made by the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in 1986. Ten of the prints in this collection do not have corresponding negatives. Pottsmith took many of the images during the eight months in 1908 that she taught in the remote Finnish community of Hamlet, Oregon. These images document the people and community life in Hamlet, including farming, the school, and...

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Includes views of University of Oregon campus (including views with snow); Ellen M. Pennell, assistant dean of women; interior and exterior of Pennell's house; Marie Holst Pottsmith, who boarded at the Pennell House; and April Frolic costume event.

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View of Marie Holst Pottsmith photographing herself in mirror at home of Andrew and May Sanner McManus, 249 Cherry St.; May Sanner McManus was Pottsmith's cousin.

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Includes photographs taken by Marie Holst Pottsmith during her visits to her uncle, John J. Sanner, and his family.

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Includes photographs of Marie Holst Pottsmith visiting college friends, Mabel and Anne Simpson, during threshing time, with Daisy Mulkey and images of threshing machines and crews.

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Includes views of S.W. Fisher Schoolhouse, students, teacher Marie Holst Pottsmith, and activities including school garden and picnic; Presbyterian Church and activities; Arnold house; and view of village toward Columbia River.

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Includes views of Presbyterian Church and manse; Rev. William Pottsmith in study; sanctuary decorated for Easter; and newlyweds William and Marie Holst Pottsmith in their backyard.

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Views of William and Marie Holst Pottsmith during honeymoon trip.

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Includes views of William, Marie, and daughter Dorothy Pottsmith in front of new Presybterian manse at Whiteson and a visit to McMinnville.

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View of Dorothy Pottsmith participating in Decoration Day (Memorial Day) activities with Virginia and Georgella Hefty.