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Portrait of William Fletcher Helm

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man wearing a military coat over a suit. His hair is parted on the right. He holds his hands in his lap. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "William Fletcher Helm. Oregon 1845 - Lost wagon train." Legacy collection records indicate he came to Oregon at 11-years-old with his parents, Reverend William Helm and Mary Helm. Case is made of wood. The case cover is missing and has been replaced by archival board.

Portrait of young woman, possibly Eloisa McLoughlin

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated young woman, wearing a dress with a white collar and fingerless black gloves. Legacy collection records speculate that this may be Eloisa McLoughlin, daughter of John McLoughlin. Her married name was Eloisa McLoughlin Rae Harvey. Case is made of wood and leather and is missing its cover.

Portrait of Captain William B. Wells

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a suit and looking at the camera. His hair is parted on the left. Typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Capt. William B. Wells." Captain Wells is also pictured in OrgLot1414_0225S011_01. Case is union case made of thermoplastic.

Portrait of William Morse Barker as a child

Uncased tintype featuring a portrait of a seated child wearing a patterned dress. The child looks at the camera. Legacy collection records indicate this is William Morse Barker, son of George R. Barker and Anna Morris Barker, who was born in 1854. Records also indicate the child is a sibling of Bishop Morris. A stamp on the back of the tintype plate reads, "Patented 19 Feb 1856." Barker's siblings are pictured in OrgLot1414_0246S034 and OrgLot1414_0246S035.

Portrait of Joseph Lane

Framed portrait of General Joseph Lane, seated and wearing a suit. He looks at the camera. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "This is a very rare portrait of General Joseph Lane. It was presented to the Oregon Pioneer Association by Mrs. Winifred Mosher, his youngest daughter, in 1900. In response to an inquiry regarding the date when it was taken, she said she thought it was in 1855 or 1856 -- at any rate, during the Indian war in those years -- and by Joseph Buchtel in Portland. The portrait was called an ambrotype."

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Portrait of Magdalena Simonis

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated woman wearing a printed blouse and skirt. She wears a beaded necklace bearing a cross. She rests her hands on her lap and looks at the camera. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. John Simonis (Nee Magdalena Simonis.) Born Germany 1836, Died Wolf Creek, Oregon 1912. Picture circa 1856." Handwritten note on the envelope reads, "Related to the mother of Harry L. Dale. These people came from Germany to Wisconsin in 1848, settling first in Wisconsin and then removing to Oregon about 1872." Legacy collection records speculate that this photograph may have been taken by a photographer named Britt. Case is made of wood.

Portrait of Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and 2 children

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and 2 children. The woman holds a baby in her lap while a young child stands at her side. The woman is identified as Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and they two children are likely Samuel W. Hadlock and Lillian Hadlock. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock, a pioneer of 1852, and children. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., 1856. In later life this lady was known as Mrs. Taylor." Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Portrait of Mindwell Lee

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated, elderly woman. She wears a bonnet and a shawl. Her right arm rests on a table next to 2 books. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Mindwell Lee - My father, W. B. Lee's grandmother of Madison, Conn. Sweet, Christian character. Would ask father, when a young man on vacation from college: "Wm. are you a Xn?" "Well you will be; I'm prayin' for you. How's your Aunt Charlotte?" and he never forgot it. Died Oct. 30, 1856, aged 93 yrs at the old hou. down near Uncle Henry's. Oct. 30 '56 was t. day F. T. Lee was born... -Geo. H. Lee, Owner." Case is made of leather and wood. There is no hasp hook on case. A string is tied to the hook loop.

Portrait of Eva Emery Dye as a baby

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated baby wearing a diaper. The baby looks at the camera. The glass inside the case has several cracks across the image. Legacy collection records indicate this is Eva Emery Dye. Dye was an author and supporter of the women's suffrage movement. Case has been replaced with archival board.

Portrait of Perley Ayer Ramsay, circa 1856

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a balding man wearing eyeglasses and a suit. Legacy collection records read, "Perley Ayer Ramsay, Born Rumney, NH in 1811, Died Boston in 1902. Fr. D. Mason MS Collect." Photographer's studio card for Fish & Heywood in Boston placed in case tray behind plate. Case made of pressed leather and wood.

Fish & Heywood (Photographers)

Group portrait of men attending the 3rd annual Methodist Conference at Methodist church in Oregon City, Oregon

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a group of approximately 35 men standing in front of a church. Several of them hold their hats in their hands. Legacy collection records indicate this photograph was taken at the 3rd Annual Methodist Conference at a Methodist church in Oregon City, Oregon. Case is made of wood and leather.

Portrait of siblings Cyrus H. and Abigail B. Walker

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and man standing next to each other, looking at the camera. The woman wears a dress while the man wears a suit. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Cyrus H. Walker and Abigail B., his sister, afterwards Mrs. James A. Karr, founder of Hoquiam, Washington. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., Oct. 23, 1857." Case made of wood and pressed paper.

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Portrait of William Alexander Lee as baby

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a baby lying down and wearing a dress, looking up and to the left of the camera. Handwritten note affixed to the back of the case indicates this is likely William Alexander Lee. The note reads, "Wm Alexander Lee; Fair Haven, Conn. Nov. 10, 1856 - (Tacoma?) Seattle, Wash. 1935. Son of Rev. Wm B. Lee & Elizab. Payson (Howe) Lee." Case is made of wood and pressed paper. Case cover was replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Cook

Case contains 2 photographs. On the left is a portrait of a woman, seated and wearing a dress with a white collar. On the right is a portrait of a man, wearing a suit. Typed label enclosed with the images reads, "George C. Cook, Mrs. George C. Cook." Legacy collection records indicate these images may have been taken at the time of their wedding, circa 1857. Case is union case made of thermoplastic.

Portrait of Icilia May Anderson

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman seated at a table. She wears a hat and a flowing, printed dress. A vase filled with flowers sits on the table. She looks at the camera. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Miss Icilia May Anderson, pioneer, 1852. Taken, 1857. Organist Taylor st. (First) M. E. Ch. 1862-68. Mar'd C. W. Sears, '74, rem'd to Albany, '80. She died in 1923." Case is made of leather and wood.

Portrait of C. H. Ramsay as a child

An ambrotype portrait of a young child identified as C. H. Ramsay. They are seated in a chair wearing a light colored dress with white stripes along the hem and sleeves. Conservator notes document an inscription in pen found on the assembly backing which reads, "C. H. Ramsay, Aug. 11, 1857, 2y&4 months." Legacy collection records indicate that this photograph is part of the David T. Mason MSS collection. The photograph is housed in a metal frame with gold matting.

Portrait of Joseph Buchtel and his daughter, likely Lucy

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of photographer Joseph Buchtel and his daughter. Buchtel stands next to his daughter, holding a watch up to her face. The girl is seated and wears her hair in braids. Both look to the right of the camera. Handwritten note affixed to the case reads, "Joseph Buchtel and daughter." Legacy collection records indicate this is likely his daughter Lucy. Case is missing its cover.

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Portrait of unidentified woman, connected with the H.E. Pribble Family, circa 1858

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman posing with her head in hand. Her elbow is propped on 2 stacked books. The spine of the book on the bottom reads, "Family Encyclopedia." Her earrings have been tinted. A receipt from R. L. Edmonston Photo-Copying Agency in Altoona, Pennsylvania was enclosed with the image. It states that Miss H. E. Pribble from Freeport, West Virginia ordered a reproduction of the image in 1930. This receipt has been removed and stored in a separate folder. Legacy collection records indicate this was taken circa 1850 - 1858. Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Susan Morrill

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated woman wearing a dress with sheer lace sleeves. Her left arm rests on a table. Typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Susan Morrill." Collection records indicate this was taken circa 1850 or 1858. Case made of pressed leather and wood.

Portrait of William H. Pope

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man wearing a suit. His chair faces left, but he is turned to face the camera. He rests his left arm on the back of the chair. Handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "Wm. H. Pope, 1859." Case is made of leather and wood.

Portrait of woman, possibly Nettie Chase

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman wearing a dress with a white lace collar. Enclosed with the image are 2 obituaries. The first is for Mrs. Nettie Chase, also known as Mrs. Dr. E. Y. Chase. The second is for Mrs. Sarah Chase. Legacy collection records indicate this was taken circa 1859. Case has been replaced with archival board.

Portraits of Fort Umpqua residents

Four salt print portraits from page 9 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The portraits are of people associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. Handwritten captions identify each photograph. Clockwise from the top left photograph, the people in portraits are identified as Mrs. Scott, Ella Scott, John B. Scott, and Edward Perry Vollum.

Lorain, Lorenzo

Portrait of an unidentified man

One salt print portrait from page 35 of an album of photography by Lorenzo Lorain (OHS Album 101). The man in the portrait is unidentified, but a note below the photograph indicates that he may have been Lorain's brother in Pennsylvania. He also may have been someone associated with Fort Umpqua in Douglas County, Oregon Territory. A handwritten note below the photograph reads, "Lorenzo Lorain had a brother in Pennsylvania, could this be he?"

Lorain, Lorenzo

Portrait of Mr. George C. Cook

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a bearded man wearing a suit with a patterned vest. He faces to the left of the camera. Typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Mr. George C. Cook." Case made of wood and leather.

Portrait of Catharine Forstner

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated girl wearing a floral print dress. She looks at the camera. Typed notes affixed to the outside of the case read, "Catharine Forstner b. Bethel, Mo. 1850. This picture taken in Missouri in 1860. She was 10. Grandmother of Eugene E. Snyder." Conservation records indicate a photographer's imprint which reads, "Aurora, Ore." Accompanying notes state that this print was generated circa 1880's or 1890's, possibly as a replacement for the original image. Case is made of wood and pressed paper.

Portrait of Charles H. Ramsay at age 6

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated boy wearing a button-up shirt with a white collar. His left hand rests in his lap. He looks at the camera. Card affixed to the back of the image reads, "M. J. Higgins, Ambrotype Gallery, 268 Washington Street." Handwritten note on this card reads, "Charlie Ramsay, 6 years." Collection records indicate this image is from the David T. Mason manuscript collection. Case is missing.

Higgins, M. J. (Photographer)

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