Record Details
Preliminary Guide to the William S. Lagen Photograph Collection circa 1908-1945
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Preliminary Guide to the William S. Lagen Photograph Collection circa 1908-1945 |
| Subject | Whaling--Alaska--Photographs; Whaling--British Columbia--Photographs; Whaling stations--Alaska--Photographs; Whaling stations--British Columbia--Photographs; Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington); Photographs; Fishing and Canning; Washington (State); Alaska; British Columbia; Ships and Shipping; Oregon |
| Description | Photographs of whaling industry activities in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon; William S. Lagen was the only child of Marc Lagen and Emily Schupp. Emily was a modern dancer who took the stage name Lada in 1914. The Schupp family fortune was made in the insurance business, and this was eventually complemented by success in the whaling industry. William was born in the Schupp family home at Pawling Manor, New York on July 29, 1923, and he subsequently... |
| Publisher | Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries |
| Date | 1903/1950 |
| Rights |
The collection is open to the public.; Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details. |
| Type | Collection collection |
| Identifier | http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv18618 |
| Language | eng |
| Format | 564 photographic prints (3 boxes); 281 negatives : nitrate |
| Coverage | circa 1908-1945 |
