Elmer Smith logging and shingle mill photographs, 1888-1940

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Smith, Elmer
Title
Elmer Smith logging and shingle mill photographs
Dates
1888-1940 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 linear ft.
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0330smithphotos (collection)
Summary
This collection documents logging activities and shingle mill operations around Washington State. The photographs date from around 1888 to 1940 and depict individuals, equipment and operations at the Grady Lake and Marona shingle mills, and Jameson and Tate logging camps. There are also a few images of local buildings and construction projects, including the Whatcom County Courthouse, the First National Bank in New Whatcom, the Bellingham Armory, and a dry dock in Bremerton.
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 collection documents logging activities and shingle mill operations around Washington State. The photographs date from around 1888 to 1940 and depict individuals, equipment and operations at the Grady Lake and Marona shingle mills, and Jameson and Tate logging camps. There are also a few images of local buildings and construction projects, including the Whatcom County Courthouse, the First National Bank in New Whatcom, the Bellingham Armory, and a dry dock in Bremerton.

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Preferred Citation

Elmer Smith logging and shingle mill photographs, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Acquisition Information

Acquisition information is unknown.

Related Materials

Related material at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies includes the J.J. Donovan photographs, the Wilbur J. Sandison photographs, and the Whatcom Falls Mill Company records.

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Subject Terms

  • Architecture--Washington (State)--Photographs
  • Logging--Washington (State)--Photographs
  • Lumber camps--Washington (State)--Photographs
  • Mills and mill-work--Washington (State)--Photographs
  • Shingle industry--Washington (State)--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Smith, Elmer

Geographical Names

  • Washington (State)--Photographs