Many of the photographers whose work is in The Collection were very successful and well-respected professionals in their time; and some were amateurs. A partial listing of photographers’ collections follow....
JEFFERS ART STUDIO (1903 - 1971)
Joseph Jeffers (1881-1924); Opal Jeffers (1885-1972); Vibert Jeffers (1905 - 1975). This family business operated as a commercial, portrait and fine art, photographic studio in continuous operation in Olympia, WA from 1903 to 1973. Joe captured the excitement and early development of a new frontier. An avid adventurer, he died while on a photographic expedition in the Olympic Mts. Jeffers Glacier is named in his honor. His wife, Opal, took up the cameras and carried on the business until their son, Vibert, returned from school. When "Vibe" retired in 1973 the Jeffers family had left behind a legacy of approximately 60,000 negatives, including original prints. Much of Vibe's style came from his studies in Hollywood, CA in thirties. Subject matter is extensive. The hundreds of images of Washington’s State Capitol, its' events and people, including the construction of the Capitol Campus are an important part of the Collection.
Joseph Jeffers (1881-1924); Opal Jeffers (1885-1972); Vibert Jeffers (1905 - 1975). This family business operated as a commercial, portrait and fine art, photographic studio in continuous operation in Olympia, WA from 1903 to 1973. Joe captured the excitement and early development of a new frontier. An avid adventurer, he died while on a photographic expedition in the Olympic Mts. Jeffers Glacier is named in his honor. His wife, Opal, took up the cameras and carried on the business until their son, Vibert, returned from school. When "Vibe" retired in 1973 the Jeffers family had left behind a legacy of approximately 60,000 negatives, including original prints. Much of Vibe's style came from his studies in Hollywood, CA in thirties. Subject matter is extensive. The hundreds of images of Washington’s State Capitol, its' events and people, including the construction of the Capitol Campus are an important part of the Collection.
MARY ROLAND MIRES (1865 - 1930)
Mary and family were pioneers in the Ellensburg area of Central Washington in the 1860’s. Mary was a serious, very talented artist. Her roles as housewife and mother are reflected in her photographs that include haunting portraits of family, friends, and local Native Americans. Her images are timeless, romantic, whimsical and sometimes experimental.
Mary and family were pioneers in the Ellensburg area of Central Washington in the 1860’s. Mary was a serious, very talented artist. Her roles as housewife and mother are reflected in her photographs that include haunting portraits of family, friends, and local Native Americans. Her images are timeless, romantic, whimsical and sometimes experimental.
MERLE JUNK (dba SILVERTONE PHOTO CO.) (1899 - 1981)
Mr. Junk photographed the South Puget Sound area for over 35 years from the late 1920’s into the 1960's. His work is in the photo documentary style.
Mr. Junk photographed the South Puget Sound area for over 35 years from the late 1920’s into the 1960's. His work is in the photo documentary style.