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Edgar W. Smith photograph albums, circa 1910-1956
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Edgar W. Smith photograph albums
- Dates
- circa 1910-1956 (inclusive)19101956
- Quantity
- .5 cubic feet (376 photographs and postcards in 2 albums)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 1187
- Summary
- 376 black and white photographs and color postcards, with ephemeral material, ca. 1910-1956.
- 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 to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
376 black and white photographs and color postcards, with ephemeral material, ca. 1910-1956. Album 610 regards a Mediterranean cruise taken by Smith on the S. S. Constitution in 1956. Includes postcards from various tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, and photographs of activities aboard the ship; Album 611 contains images of the Pacific NW Wheat and Cattle, Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, wherein approximately 80 prominent civilian leaders (including Smith) toured Marine, Naval, Air Force and Army installations to observe the nation's combat readiness, including West point Academy.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Collection includes Album 610 and Album 611.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Edgar W. Smith Photograph Albums, Org. Lot 1187, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cruise ships -- Photographs.
- Military bases -- United States -- 20th century -- Photographs.
- Military supplies -- United States -- 20th century -- Photographs.
- Military uniforms -- United States -- 20th century -- Photographs.
- Military weapons -- United States -- 20th century -- Photographs.
Corporate Names
- Constitution (Steamship) -- Photographs.
- United States Military Academy -- Photographs.
- United States. -- Air Force -- 20th century -- Photographs.
- United States. -- Army -- 20th century -- Photographs.
- United States. -- Marine Corps -- 20th century -- Photographs.
- United States. -- Navy -- 20th century -- Photographs.
Family Names
- Smith, Edgar W. -- Photographs.
Geographical Names
- Mediterranean Region -- Description and travel -- Pictorial works.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs. -- aat
- Postcards. -- aat
