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Harry E. Williams photographic collection, circa 1917-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Williams, Harry E., 1879-1972
- Title
- Harry E. Williams photographic collection
- Dates
- circa 1917-1919 (inclusive)19171919
- Quantity
- 0.16 cubic feet, (1 photograph in shared oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 293
- Summary
- Black and white panoramic photograph, taken by the L. A. Dix Photo Co. of Tacoma, circa 1917-1919, of Company F, 361st Infantry, United States National Army, at Camp Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. Officers in the photo are identified, including Captain H. E. Williams, company commander.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Harry E. Williams (1879-1972) was a businessman and veteran. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1898 in North Dakota and was sent to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. He moved to Portland in 1904. During World War I, he served with the 361st Infantry, 91st Division. He owned the Mount Hood Lumber Company and was active in veterans organizations. He was elected National Commander of the United Spanish War Veterans and was involved with the American Legion.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
One black and white panoramic photograph, taken by the L. A. Dix Photo Co. of Tacoma, circa 1917-1919, of Company F, 361st Infantry, United States National Army, at Camp Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. The photograph depicts four rows of soldiers, in uniform, standing and facing front. Seated in front is a row of officers. The officers are identified in handwritten notes below the image as: Capt. H. E. Williams, Co. Commander; 1st Lt. C. R. Gilbert; 1st Lt. E. E. Hunt; 2nd Lt. W. M. Mackay; 2nd Lt. R. C. M. Page; 2nd Lt. Jack Sweat; Capt. M. L. Kaiser; 2nd Lt. H. I. Davis; and 2nd Lt. M. A. Albee. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads: "F. Co. 361st Inf. U.S. N.A. / Camp Lewis Tacoma, Wash."
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
A copy of the photograph is included in Photo File #744-G, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Preferred Citation
Harry E. Williams photographic collection, Org. Lot 293, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on 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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers--Northwest, Pacific--Photographs
- World War, 1914-1918--Northwest, Pacific--Photographs
Personal Names
- Williams, Harry E., 1879-1972--Photographs
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 361st. Company F--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Camp Lewis (Wash.)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- panoramic photographs
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- L. A. Dix Photo Co. (Tacoma, Wash.) (photographer)
