Harold M. Brown photographs circa 1909-1956

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Harold M. Brown photographs circa 1909-1956

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This collection contains photographs taken by Harold M. Brown (1887-1956), a commercial photographer in Oregon and Washington, from circa 1909-1956. Subjects include photographs of the lumber and shipping industries in northwestern Oregon; views of various locations in Oregon and Washington, including ranches and agriculture; and portraits of Brown and other persons.

0.9 cubic feet; 123 photographs and printed material in 2 document boxes and 1 oversize folder

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6372221

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