F. H. Kiser photographs

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: PH 200_042

Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of seven views of Oregon scenery from 1902-1920s. Collection includes five color postcards and two black and white mounted images taken from the Steamboat Bailey Gatzert.

Dates

1902-1929

Creator

Kiser, Fred H., 1878-1955 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access note

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.

Conditions Governing Use note

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Frederick H. Kiser (1878-1955) and his brother, Oscar H. (d. 1904) had a popular commercial view studio in Warrendale, 1903-1905, and Portland, 1905- c. 1925. They were the official photographers for the Lewis & Clark Exposition in 1905. Fred Kiser built a studio overlooking Crater Lake in 1921 and helped market the area.

Extent

1.5 linear feet (1 container (1 oversized portfolio))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Frederick H. Kiser (1878-1955) and his brother, Oscar H. (d. 1904) had a popular commercial view studio in Warrendale, 1903-1905, and Portland, 1905-c. 1925. The collection consists of seven views of Oregon scenery from 1902-1920s.

Related Archival Materials note

These images were originally part of the Print Collection. Additional Kiser images appear in the Angelus Studio collection, PH037, and the Hazard Stevens photographs, PH101.