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Edward W. Nolan Photograph Collection, circa 1870-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nolan, Edward W., 1939-
- Title
- Edward W. Nolan Photograph Collection
- Dates
- circa 1870-1920 (inclusive)18701920
- Quantity
- 5.75 cubic feet, (9 letter-sized document cases, 1 letter half-sized document case, and 1 oversized box) : Fair condition with some light exposure fading to older photographs
- Collection Number
- MS005
- Summary
- This collection contains photographic prints of rural and urban landscapes, portraits, and railroad scenes from the 1870s to the 1920s. The bulk of the collection features communities in Washington state and the western United States.
- Repository
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Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to the public for educational research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edward Nolan is a rare photograph collector and author of numerous illustrated books and guides related to Pacific Northwest history. Nolan earned graduate degrees in history and library science at the University of Oregon. He has worked in Special Collections at the Museum of History and Industry, Seattle, WA; the Lane County Historical Museum, Eugene, OR; the Montana Historical Society; the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Spokane, WA; and the Washington State Historical Society.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains photographic prints of rural and urban landscapes, portraits, and railroad scenes from the 1870s to the 1920s. The bulk of the collection features communities in Washington state and the western United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Included in the collection are numerous unidentified portraits and a few photographs of communities outside of the United States.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Selected photographs from the Nolan Collection can be viewed online at Central Washington University Digital Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number]. MS005-07-02, Edward W. Nolan Photograph Collection. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into four series: I. Rural and urban landscapes; II. Portraits; III. Railroads and locomotives; IV. Oversized. Arranged alphabetically by geographic location.
Acquisition Information
This photograph collection was purchased from Edward W. Nolan by Central Washington State College during the mid 1970s.
Bibliography
See Heller, Steven. "Westward Hoard! An Interview with Edward W. Nolan." AIGA. 16 September, 2008. Accessed 21 February 2012. http://www.aiga.org/westward-hoard-an-interview-with-edward-w-nolan/
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
I: Rural and urban landscapes by geographical locationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box/Folder | |
| 1-1 | Alaska – Ships |
| 1-2 | Alaska – Miscellaneous |
| 1-3 | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| 1-4 | Haines, Alaska |
| 1-5 | Nome, Alaska |
| 1-6 | Sitka, Alaska |
| 1-7 | Valdez, Alaska |
| 1-8 | Safford, Arizona |
| 1-9 | Forrest City, Arkansas |
| 1-10 | California – Miscellaneous |
| 1-11 | Big Tree Grove, California |
| 1-12 | Lodi, California |
| 1-13 | Oroville, California |
| 1-14 | San Francisco, California – Earthquake and fire |
| 1-15 | San Francisco, California – Panama Pacific Exposition |
| 1-16 | Turlock, California |
| 1-17 | Colorado – Miscellaneous |
| 1-18 | Cortez, Colorado |
| 1-19 | Denver, Colorado |
| 1-20 | Greeley, Colorado |
| 1-21 | Idaho Springs, Colorado |
| 1-22 | Idaho – Miscellaneous |
| 1-23 | American Falls, Idaho |
| 1-24 | Boise, Idaho |
| 1-25 | Bonner Ferry, Idaho |
| 1-26 | Caldwell, Idaho |
| 1-27 | Cataldo, Idaho |
| 1-28 | Cul De Sac, Idaho |
| 1-29 | Farrell’s Landing, Idaho |
| 1-30 | Grangeville, Idaho |
| 1-31 | Kooskia, Idaho |
| 1-32 | Lewiston, Idaho |
| 1-33 | McCall, Idaho |
| 1-34 | Moscow, Idaho |
| 1-35 | Murray, Idaho |
| 1-36 | Priest River, Idaho |
| 1-37 | St. Joe, Idaho |
| 1-38 | St. Maries, Idaho |
| 1-39 | Chicago, Illinois – Chicago Evangelistic Institute |
| 1-40 | Pena, Illinois – Coal Mine Fire |
| 1-41 | Clinton, Indiana |
| 1-42 | Elkhart, Indiana |
| 1-43 | Cylender, Iowa |
| 1-44 | Dubuque, Iowa |
| 1-45 | Epworth, Iowa |
| 1-46 | Keota, Iowa |
| 1-47 | Radcliffe, Iowa |
| 1-48 | Sheldon, Iowa |
| 1-49 | Mont Ida, Kansas |
| 1-50 | Osborne, Kansas |
| 2-1 | Baltimore, Maryland – Goucher College Kindergarten |
| 2-2 | Alpena, Michigan |
| 2-3 | St. Morrice, Michigan |
| 2-4 | Minnesota – Miscellaneous |
| 2-5 | Bellingham, Minnesota |
| 2-6 | Clearbrook, Minnesota |
| 2-7 | Crosby, Minnesota |
| 2-8 | Detroit, Minnesota |
| 2-9 | Evansville, Minnesota |
| 2-10 | Fosston, Minnesota |
| 2-11 | Lancaster, Minnesota |
| 2-12 | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 2-13 | New Ulm, Minnesota |
| 2-14 | Terre Bonne, Minnesota |
| 2-15 | Buffalo, Missouri |
| 2-16 | Forsyth, Missouri |
| 2-17 | St. Louis, Missouri – World Fair |
| 2-18 | Montana – Miscellaneous |
| 2-19 | Billings, Montana |
| 2-20 | Butte, Montana |
| 2-21 | Butte, Montana – Mines and Miners |
| 2-22 | Butte, Montana – Mines and Miners |
| 2-23 | Canyon Ferry, Montana |
| 2-24 | Columbia Gardens, Montana |
| 2-25 | Craig, Montana |
| 2-26 | Glacier National Park, Montana |
| 2-27 | Glendive, Montana |
| 2-28 | Helena, Montana |
| 2-29 | Lewiston, Montana |
| 2-30 | Livingston, Montana |
| 2-31 | Missoula, Montana |
| 3-1 | Philipsburg, Montana |
| 3-2 | Philipsburg, Montana – Mines and miners |
| 3-3 | Red Lodge, Montana |
| 3-4 | White Sulfur Springs, Montana |
| 3-5 | Winston, Montana |
| 3-6 | Yellowstone National Park, Montana |
| 3-7 | Clay Center, Nebraska |
| 3-8 | Lexington, Nebraska |
| 3-9 | Plattsmouth, Nebraska |
| 3-10 | Winside, Nebraska |
| 3-11 | McGill, Neveda |
| 3-12 | Virginia City, Neveda |
| 3-13 | Wende, New York |
| 3-14 | North Dakota, Miscellaneous |
| 3-15 | Williston, North Dakota |
| 3-16 | Oregon – Miscellaneous |
| 3-17 | Albany, Oregon |
| 3-18 | Albany, Oregon |
| 3-19 | Arago, Oregon |
| 3-20 | Arlington, Oregon |
| 3-21 | Bandon, Oregon |
| 3-22 | Bend, Oregon |
| 3-23 | Buena Vista, Oregon |
| 3-24 | Cascade Locks, Oregon |
| 3-25 | Cloverdale, Oregon |
| 3-26 | Columbia River Highway, Oregon |
| 3-27 | Cottage Grove, Oregon |
| 3-28 | Enterprise, Oregon |
| 3-29 | Helix, Oregon |
| 3-30 | Hermiston, Oregon |
| 3-31 | London, Oregon |
| 3-32 | McMinnville, Oregon |
| 3-33 | Ontario, Oregon |
| 3-34 | Oregon City, Oregon |
| 4-1 | Pendleton, Oregon - Roundup |
| 4-2 | Portland, Oregon |
| 4-3 | Portland, Oregon |
| 4-4 | Salem, Oregon |
| 4-5 | Seaside, Oregon |
| 4-6 | Sheridan, Oregon |
| 4-7 | Summerville, Oregon |
| 4-8 | Union, Oregon |
| 4-9 | Marianna, Pennsylvania – Mine disaster |
| 4-10 | Muncy, Pennsylvania |
| 4-11 | Rummerfield, Pennsylvania |
| 4-12 | Tunehannock, Pennsylvania |
| 4-13 | Zion, Pennsylvania |
| 4-14 | Big Stone City, South Dakota |
| 4-15 | Chamberlain, South Dakota |
| 4-16 | Mobridge, South Dakota |
| 4-17 | Northville, South Dakota |
| 4-18 | Burkburnett, Texas |
| 4-19 | Canadian, Texas |
| 4-20 | Richmond, Vermont |
| 4-21 | Clintonville, Wisconsin |
| 4-22 | Tarrington, Wyoming |
| 4-23 | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming |
| 4-24 | Casper, Wyoming |
| 4-25 | Canada – Miscellaneous |
| 4-26 | Canada – Drumheller, Alberta |
| 4-27 | Canada – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 4-28 | Canada - Sidney, British Columbia |
| 4-29 | China – Miscellaneous |
| 4-30 | France – World War I |
| 4-31 | Japan – Miscellaneous |
| 4-32 | Philippine Islands – Miscellaneous |
| 5-1 | Anerdeen, Washington |
| 5-2 | Asotin County, Washington |
| 5-3 | Auburn, Washington |
| 5-4 | Baring, Washington |
| 5-5 | Bellingham, Washington |
| 5-6 | Bothell, Washington |
| 5-7 | Bremerton, Washington – Navy Yard |
| 5-8 | Carson, Washington |
| 5-9 | Castle Rock, Washington |
| 5-10 | Cedonia, Washington |
| 5-11 | Central Washington University, Washington |
| 5-12 | Centralia, Washington |
| 5-13 | Chehalis, Washington |
| 5-14 | Cheney, Washington |
| 5-15 | Chinook, Washington |
| 5-16 | Clallam County, Washington |
| 5-17 | Clarkson, Washington |
| 5-18 | Colfax, Washington |
| 5-19 | Collins, Washington |
| 5-20 | Columbia County, Washington |
| 5-21 | Columbia County, Washington – Columbia River |
| 5-22 | Columbia County, Washington – Native Americans |
| 5-23 | Colville, Washington |
| 5-24 | Deer Harbor, Washington |
| 5-25 | Deer Park, Washington |
| 5-26 | Edwall, Washington |
| 5-27 | Ellensburg, Washington |
| 5-28 | Ellensburg, Washington – Native Americans |
| 5-29 | Enumclaw, Washington |
| 5-30 | Everett, Washington |
| 6-1 | Fort Canby, Washington |
| 6-2 | Fort Lewis, Washington |
| 6-3 | Gray’s Harbor, Washington |
| 6-4 | Ilwaco, Washington |
| 6-5 | Kent, Washington |
| 6-6 | King County, Washington |
| 6-7 | Kitsap County, Washington |
| 6-8 | La Center, Washington |
| 6-9 | Lester, Washington |
| 6-10 | Liberty Lake, Washington |
| 6-11 | Lincoln County, Washington |
| 6-12 | Lona Beach, Washington |
| 6-13 | Longview, Washington |
| 6-14 | Maple View, Washington |
| 6-15 | Mason County, Washington |
| 6-16 | McCleary, Washington |
| 6-17 | Menlo, Washington |
| 6-18 | Mount Rainier National Park, Washington |
| 6-19 | Monte Cristo, Washington |
| 6-20 | North Head, Washington |
| 6-21 | Northport, Washington |
| 6-22 | Olalla, Washington |
| 6-23 | Olympia, Washington |
| 6-24 | Orting, Washington |
| 6-25 | Pacific Beach, Washington |
| 6-26 | Point Roberts, Washington |
| 6-27 | Port Angeles, Washington |
| 6-28 | Port Crescent, Washington |
| 6-29 | Port Townsend, Washington |
| 6-30 | Poulsbo, Washington |
| 6-31 | Pullman, Washington |
| 6-32 | Puyallup, Washington |
| 7-1 | Raymond, Washington |
| 7-2 | Seaview, Washington |
| 7-3 | Seattle, Washington |
| 7-4 | Seattle, Washington |
| 7-5 | Skagit County, Washington |
| 7-6 | Skykomish, Washington |
| 7-7 | South Bend, Washington |
| 7-8 | Spokane, Washington |
| 7-9 | Steilacoom, Washington |
| 7-10 | Stevens County, Washington |
| 7-11 | Sumas, Washington |
| 7-12 | Tacoma, Washington |
| 7-13 | Tacoma and Eastern Railway, Washington |
| 7-14 | Toledo, Washington |
| 7-15 | Tolt, Washington |
| 7-16 | Union City, Washington |
| 7-17 | Vancouver Barracks, Washington |
| 7-18 | Walla Walla, Washington |
| 7-19 | Whitman County, Washington |
| 7-20 | Winlock, Washington |
| 7-21 | Yakima, Washington |
| 7-22 | Washington State – Unidentified |
II: Portraits by geographical locationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box/Folder | |
| 8-1 | Portraits – Idaho |
| 8-2 | Portraits – Minnesota |
| 8-3 | Helena, Montana |
| 8-4 | Baker City, Oregon |
| 8-5 | Portland, Oregon |
| 8-6 | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 8-7 | United States – Various locations |
| 8-8 | Japan |
| 8-9 | Napanee, Ontario |
| 8-10 | Children – Unidentified |
| 8-11 | Men – Unidentified |
| 8-12 | Women – Unidentified |
| 8-13 | William Howard Taft – Postcard |
| 9-1 | Bickleton, Washington |
| 9-2 | Centralia, Washington |
| 9-3 | Colfax, Washington |
| 9-4 | Everett, Washington |
| 9-5 | Kelso, Washington |
| 9-6 | Montesano, Washington |
| 9-7 | Olympia, Washington |
| 9-8 | Port Townsend, Washington |
| 9-9 | Seattle, Washington |
| 9-10 | Snohomish, Washington |
| 9-11 | Spokane, Washington |
| 9-12 | Sprague, Washington |
| 9-13 | Tacoma, Washington |
| 9-14 | Walla Walla, Washington |
| 9-15 | Yakima, Washington |
| 9-16 | Washington State – Various locations |
III: Railroads and locomotivesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box/Folder | |
| 10-1 | Locomotives |
| 10-2 | Locomotives – Wrecks |
| 10-3 | Railroads |
IV: Oversized photographsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box/Folder | |
| 11-1 | Lincoln County, Washington |
| 11-2 | Butte, Montana – Speculator Mine |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cultural landscapes
- Railroads--United States
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic prints--1870-1920
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Nolan, Edward W., 1939- (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Dieter C. Ullrich
2012
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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