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Washington (State)

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:

John Work papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 319
Abstract

Typescript copies of journals and correspondence of John Work, an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company who explored the Pacific Northwest in the 1820s and 1830s. The materials were collected by Isaac Burpee in the 1940s for use in a publication. Also included are Burpee's research notes and microfilm containing copies of John Work's original journals of 1823-1835 and a transcription made in 1945.

Dates: 1823-1945; Majority of material found within 1823-1835

Oral history interview with John G. Wyers

 Collection
Identifier: SR2097
Abstract

Oral history interview with John G. Wyers conducted by his son, Teunis J. Wyers, from March 3-21, 1959. John G. Wyers immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in the late 19th century, and settled in White Salmon, Washington, in 1891.

Dates: 1959 March 3-21

Oral history interview with Teunis Wyers, Jr.

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2099
Abstract

Oral history interview with Teunis Wyers, Jr., conducted by Elizabeth Strain on August 6, 1964. Wyers immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in the late 19th century and settled in White Salmon, Washington, in 1891.

Dates: 1964 August 6

John Yeon photograph albums on the Columbia River Highway

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1190
Abstract

Two hundred black and white photographs in four albums, taken primarily by George Weister of the Columbia River Highway and scenes in the Columbia River Gorge.

Dates: circa 1912-1915

Robert and Elizabeth Young family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 763
Abstract Partially processed collection of photographs and papers of the family of Captain Robert Young and his wife, Elizabeth Koontz Young. Includes materials relating to Portland, Oregon; Toledo, Washington; and Corry, Pennsylvania. Materials also include baptism and marriage certificates; a board on which are pasted envelopes from correspondence between Robert Young and Elizabeth Young, Robert Young's identification card, and a portrait of Robert Young; "White House Cookbook" covers; and...
Dates: circa 1850-1988