J.J. Donovan photographs, 1900-1926

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Donovan, J.J. (John Joseph)
Title
J.J. Donovan photographs
Dates
1900-1926 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 linear feet
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0127jjdonovanphotographs (collection)
Summary
This is a collection of images documenting the Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills operations at sites including Clallam County, Skyhomish, Sekui, Arlington, Alger, Blanchard, and Bellingham.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This is a collection of images documenting Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills operations, including mill and forest scenes, lumber camps, ox teams and steam-powered skidders, lumberjacks, railroads, ships, and a few photographs of the Donovans themselves. Mill and lumbercamp sites include Clallam County, Skykomish, Sekui, Arlington, Alger, Blanchard, and Bellingham. Photographers include Fred and Henry Jukes and Darius Kinsey.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

J.J. Donovan photographs , Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Acquisition Information

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Logging--Washington (State)--Photgraphs
  • Lumber camps--Washington (State)--Photgraphs
  • Sawmills--Washington (State)--Photgraphs

Personal Names

  • Donovan, J. J. (John Joseph)--1858-1937--Archives (creator)

Corporate Names

  • Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Mills (Seattle, Wash.)

Geographical Names

  • Washington (State)--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Kinsey, Darius--1869-1945 (photographer)