Katsel Family Photographs
Scope and Contents
The Katsel Family Photographs houses personal and family dry glass plate negatives taken mainly by August Sornson in the early 20th century, which were later accumulated by the Katsel family. This collection documents family life and southeast Washington in the early 1900s, especially agrarian and natural scenes.
Dates
- circa 1900
Creator
- Katsel family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
August Sornson, born in Idaho on September 13, 1864, was a photographer with his brother Isaac. He took photographs across the Pacific Northwest, including some in the areas surrounding Dixie and Walla Walla, Washington.
Extent
1.0 Linear Feet (1 record carton)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Katsel Family Photographs contain dry glass plate negatives depecting family life and landscapes, taken in the early 20th century in Eastern Washington.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Joe Drazan in 2012. The accession number associated with this donation is 2012-007.
Creator
- Katsel family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the Katsel Family Photographs
- Author
- Henry Adams
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository