Morris H. Whitehouse architectural photographs collection [graphic], 1906-1975.

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Morris H. Whitehouse architectural photographs collection [graphic], 1906-1975.

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The photographs provide a comprehensive representation of the work of Morris H. Whitehouse, his firms and successors. Images (1911-1975) include construction views and exterior and interior views of buildings designed by Whitehouse and successor firms, primarily in Oregon but also in Idaho and Washington state. Many projects from the 1930s-1940s were photographed by renowned architectural photographer Walter Boychuk. A few portraits of Whitehouse and Walter E. Church are included. The collection also incorporates several works of art produced by Whitehouse while traveling and studying in Europe.

ca. 1,600 photographic prints : b&w, col., some mounted ; 41 x 51 cm. (16 x 20 in.) or smaller.550 negatives : b&w ; various sizes.10 slides : col. ; 35 mm.26 works of art : pencil sketches and watercolors on paper ; 51 x 61 cm. (20 x 24 in.) or smaller.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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