Collection consists of negatives from the estate of Lily E. White. They are attributed to White but some of the photographs were possibly taken by Sarah Hall Ladd. The photographs date from approximately 1900-1915. Topical highlights in the collection include landscape views of the Columbia River Gorge, Garden scenes and flower photographs taken at the home of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd, and interior and exterior views of Lily E. Whites’ houseboat, The Raysark. Also included in the collection are photographs and scrapbook pages taken during trips to Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and along the coast near Carmel, California.
The front steps and veranda of the residence of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from negative sleeve reads: "Front Veranda - Summer 1900, S23, LW3-23."
A man, possibly Charles Elliott Ladd, in a canoe on the Columbia River. Beacon Rock is visible in the distance. Caption from the negative Sleeve reads, "Snow Scene - 2 views across river [actual negative: person in canoe, no snow] S24, LW3-24."
A herd of goats on a hillside. A man on horseback and a dog are visible behind the herd. Oak Hill likely refers to a farm in the White Salmon Valley. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "Goats, Oak Hill, S15, LW3-15."
Ducks on the lawn in the gardens at the residence of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "Ducks on Lawn, S21, LW3-21."
The front steps and veranda of the residence of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from negative sleeve reads: "Front Veranda, S13, LW3-13."
A bank with rhododendrons in bloom. Photograph likely taken in the garden of the Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd residence. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "Bank with Rhododendrons, S10, LW3-10."
Five kid goats in a fenced field. A man and a dog stand behind them. Oak Hill likely refers to a farm in the White Salmon Valley. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "Baby Kids, Oak Hill (2), S8, LW3-8."
A weeping Japanese cherry tree in bloom. Photograph likely taken in the garden of the Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd residence. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "Small Weeping Japanese Cherry, 1903, S6, LW3-6."
View of the gardens at the home of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "House with Crabs & Big Maple, 1903, S4, LW3-4."
A herd of goats on a hillside. A man on horseback and a dog are visible behind the herd. Oak Hill likely refers to a farm in the White Salmon Valley. Caption from the negative sleeve reads, "Goats, Oak Hill, S7, LW3-7."
A garden terrace with a maple tree covered in heavy snow. Likely taken at the house of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Snow Scene - Terrace and Maple Tree, 1901, S2, LW3-2."
Footprints in the snow on a garden path. Likely taken at the house of Charles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Snow Scene - Clover Terrace - Tree & Walk, S3, LW3-3."
A crabapple tree in blossom. Likely taken at the house of Carles Elliott Ladd and Sarah Hall Ladd. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "1902 - Crabs in Bloom, S1, 5x7, LW3-1
A rock formation on a beach. Likely taken near Carmel, California. Image taken at the same location as LW2-21. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Landscape - Shore - Rocks, R43, LW2-60."
Rock formations on a coast. Likely taken near Carmel, California. Image taken in the same location as LW2-26 and LW2-38. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Landscape - Shore - Rocks, RM-42, LW2-61."
Interior view of a log cabin or lodge with ruffled curtains on the window. Rattan chairs are visible on a porch outside the window. Likely taken near Yellowstone National Park. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Curtained Window, S71, LW2-55."
A tree growing on the edge of a cliff. There is a large body of water visible below with a settlement on the opposite shore. Likely taken in the Columbia River Gorge. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Landscape - tree, water, R-68, LW2-49."
Photograph taken from the deck of a boat passing through the opening gates of a lock. Likely Cascade Locks. Small groups of people are standing on the top of the lock walls on either side. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Canal, 69, LW2-50."
Rock formations on a coast. Likely taken near Carmel, California. Image taken in the same location as LW2-26 and LW2-61. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Landscape - Rocky Shore, R-57, LW2-38."
Tree trunks that are part of the Submerged Forest in the water of the Columbia River. Wind Mountain is visible in the background. Caption from negative sleeve reads, "Landscape, R52, LW2-33."