Mount St. Helens photographs

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: PH 319

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains 146 color photographs from the May 18, 1980 eruption. Most of the photographs are from a helicopter or airplane near the summit of the mountain.

Dates

Creation: 1980

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to the public.

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Conditions Governing Use note

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Biographical/Historical note

Mount St. Helens is part of the Cascade Mountain Range, located in Washington State. The mountain had a major eruption on May 18, 1980. 57 people were killed, and 200 homes, 47 bridges, 15 miles of railways and 185 miles of highways were destroyed. The eruption reduced Mt. St. Helen's summit from 9,677 ft. to 8,364 ft.

Extent

1.5 linear feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of 146 color photographs of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State on May 18, 1980. Most photographs are from a helicopter or airplane near the summit of the mountain.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of Tom Robinson in 2004.

General Physical Description note

1 container, including 146 photographic prints

Processing Information note

Collection processed by Megan Dazey.

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