William A. Langille papers, 1891-1955.

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William A. Langille papers, 1891-1955.

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The William A. Langille papers consist of scattered diaries, letters, and historical articles on Alaska and Oregon, and photographs (mainly of Brazil). In Correspondence, the major correspondent is Samuel H. Boardman, the first Oregon Parks superintendent. Among the manuscripts found in this collection is a biography of Boardman. With the W.A. Langille papers are the papers of Harold D. Langille (1874-1954), who was a forester and engineer. Also included are two short stories about Alaska and numerous papers covering forestry topics concerning Alaska and Oregon. The diaries in this collection focus mainly on Langille's life in Oregon but also include a diary from his four months spent in São Paulo, Brazil. During his stay in Brazil, Langille was an avid photographer and this collection includes a large number of photographs and 2.5 x 5 black and white negatives of this area. These photographs document Brazilian native life and natural environment. Other subjects include Alaska and Oregon.

1.5 linear ft. (1 container)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7677145

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Langille, Harold D., 1874-1954.

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Boardman, Samuel Herbert, 1874-1953.

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Cloud Cap Inn (Parkdale, Or.)

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Oregon. State Parks and Recreation Division

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Langille, William A. (William Alexander), b. 1869.

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William A. Langille was born in 1869 in Nova Scotia. In 1882, he came to Hood River, Oregon where the Langille family was associated with the construction and operation of the Cloud Cap Inn. In 1897 William went prospecting in the Klondyke gold fields. A few years later, in 1903, he was appointed forester of Alaska. Many of the manuscripts and some of the diaries in this collection reflect his time spent in that area. After World War I, Langille worked for the forest service and the Oregon State...