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Charles C. Lewis letter and photographs , 1895 August 18
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lewis, Charles C., active 1894-1907
- Title
- Charles C. Lewis letter and photographs
- Dates
- 1895 August 181895-08-181895-08-18
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1895 Aug 18
- Summary
- Charles C. Lewis was a member of the Mazama climbing club. The collection consists of a letter by Lewis describing an expedition to set up heliographs atop Mt. Adams and Mt. Jefferson, as well as two matted photographs of Mt. Jefferson.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Charles C. Lewis was a member of the Mazama climbing club.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a typed transcription of a letter from Lewis to his mother, and two matted photographs.
In the letter, Lewis describes an attempt to set up heliographs atop Mt. Adams and Mt. Jefferson for the U.S. Signal service in July of 1895. Over 26 pages, he goes into considerable detail describing the expedition.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Heliograph
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Signal Corps
Geographical Names
- Adams, Mount (Wash.)--Description and travel
- Jefferson, Mount (Or.)--Description and travel
- Jefferson, Mount (Or.)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Photographs
Austin Munsell, Tanya Parlet, and Kira B. Homo.
2013
