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Charles C. Lewis letter and photographs

 Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [CA 1895 Aug 18] 1
Identifier: CA 1895 Aug 18

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • 1895 August 18

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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

Charles C. Lewis was a member of the Mazama climbing club.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

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.

Processing Information

Collection processed by staff.

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Title
Guide to the Charles C. Lewis Letter and Photographs
Status
Complete Description
Author
Austin Munsell, Tanya Parlet, and Kira B. Homo.
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
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Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA