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E. R. Williams family photograph collection, 1887-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- E. R. Williams family photograph collection
- Dates
- 1887-1965 (inclusive)18871965
1899-1930 (bulk)18991930 - Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet, (1 letter document case; 1 slim letter document case)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 1366
- Summary
- Partially processed collection consisting primarily of photographic prints and postcards that are of or relate to the extended family of E. R. Williams. The images include scenes of logging and logging camps, railroad trains, blacksmith shops, and a dentist shop, as well as family portraits. Also included is a series of photographs focusing on the filming of "The General" with Buster Keaton. Most of the photographs were taken in the area of Grants Pass, Oregon. Family names mentioned include Williams, Trimble, and Crockett, among others.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This partially processed collection consists of two negatives and 169 photographic prints and postcards that are of or relate to the extended family of E. R. Williams. The images include scenes of logging and logging camps, railroad trains, blacksmith shops, and a dentist shop, as well as family portraits. Also included is a series of photographs focusing on the filming of "The General" with Buster Keaton, and a photograph of baseball star Babe Ruth on a fishing trip in Oregon. Most of the photographs were taken in the area of Grants Pass, Oregon. Family names mentioned are Williams, Trimble, Howard, Brockman, Crockett, LaBeck, Dunn, and Kearny, among others. Also included is a list of identifying information, and a compact disc with copies of the photographs and the list.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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
- Baseball--Oregon--Photographs
- Logging--Photographs
- Motion pictures--Production and direction--Oregon--Photographs
- Railroad trains--Photographs
Family Names
- Crockett family--Photographs
- Trimble family--Photographs
- Williams family--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
Titles within the Collection
- General (Motion picture : 1926)
