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Washington (State)

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 103 Collections and/or Records:

Pioneer tour photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 604
Abstract

Black and white photographs, 1913, depicting a group of early emigrants to Oregon on a tour of pioneer landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, including graveyards, residences and battle sites. Each photograph has an extensive handwritten description on the back.

Dates: 1913

Quine family letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1559
Abstract

Photocopy manuscript letters between brothers Radcliffe Quine, Francis Quine, Frederick Quine, and John Quine. Most are from Radcliffe Quine, regarding his experiences in British Columbia and in Seattle, Washington.

Dates: 1861-1882

George Rae architectural papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3168
Abstract

Collection includes architectural plans by George Rae for residences, buildings, Odd Fellow halls, and banks in locations including Stevenson and Kelso, Washington, and in Oregon.

Dates: circa 1905-1915

A record concerning the Wind River Forest Experiment Station, July 1, 1913-June 30, 1924, and the Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, July 1, 1924-December 30, 1938

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 853
Abstract

Typescript carbon copy of a history of the Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station and of the Wind River Forest Experiment Station. Includes photographic prints attached to some pages.

Dates: circa 1940

Lithograph depicting the residence of A. H. Reynolds, Walla Walla, Washington Territory

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5392
Abstract

Lithograph depicting a house with a picket fence and boardwalk in front, and a pedestrian passing by. The lithograph was excised from the second volume of "History of the Pacific Northwest: Oregon and Washington," published by the North Pacific History Company of Portland, Oregon, in 1889.

Dates: 1889

Road book for the county of Skamania, Washington

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1162
Abstract

Typescript photocopy collection under the title of "Road Book for the County of Skamania, Washington," 1860-1865, including survey reports and charts, construction and financial records, administrative records relating to roads in Skamania County and relevant roads in adjacent areas, with related notes.

Dates: 1860-1885

Elaine W. Sadring collection of Mount St. Helens materials

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 953
Abstract

Photographs of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, four sermons by Lincoln Y. Reed about the eruption, and a 1950s report about Mount St. Helens by Beatrice Buzzetti, all of which were compiled by Elaine W. Sadring (1924-2002). Sadring was a resident of Portland, Oregon, and a member of the First Congregational Church of Portland, where Lincoln Y. Reed was pastor in 1980. Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, killing 57 people and causing major destruction in Washington state.

Dates: circa 1951; 1980

Paul J. F. Schumacher archaeological papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2844
Abstract

Collection includes reports, blueprints, field notes, etc. regarding archaeological digs that Paul J. F. Schumacher participated in, including several in Alaska, Fort Clatsop, and Fort Vancouver.

Dates: circa 1957-1974

See your West prints

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5383
Abstract

Twelve scenic art prints of the Standard Oil Company of California's ad campaign "See Your West." Scenes include Mt. Hood, Olympic National Park, the Oregon Coast, Mt. St. Helens, Spirit Lake, South Silver Creek Falls, Multnomah Falls, the Wallowa Mountains, and the McKenzie River.

Dates: circa 1959

Oral history interview with Ed W. Sheets

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2751
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ed W. Sheets conducted by Michael O'Rourke from November 10, 1998, to September 28, 2000, as part of the Northwest Power Planning Council Oral History Project. Sheets discusses serving as executive director of the Northwest Power Planning Council, now known as the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, from 1981 to 1995.

Dates: 1998 November 10-2000 September 28