5. Photographs, Artworks and Audio-Visual Materials. Ca. mid-1800s, 1908-1987, 1990.
The detailed documentation of Williams's family history continues in Series 5, the
holdings of which include a collection of photographic tintypes, bound albums and
loose images of Williams's parents, grandparents and earlier ancestors. Numerous
photos of Williams himself are also available as are a number of scenic photographs
taken by Williams, an accomplished amateur photographer.
8 boxes
Boxes 5.001 - 5.008 (Page: 1 - 9)
5.001.
Photographic Tintypes of Williams's Ancestors. Ca. mid-to-late 1800s. 24 items in envelopes and one bound volume
This collection of photographic tintypes appears to have been assembled and annotated
by Mrs. Minnie (Hobart) Trapp, wife of Harlan Trapp and believed to have been a cousin
of Williams's maternal grandmother, Maude (Hammond) Appleman. Individuals identified
in the collection include Minnie Trapp, her brother Ward Hobart, her cousin Belle
Hatfield, and her aunt and uncle Mary and Tom Warren. Also identified are relatives
Mary Reed Hammond, Zopher D. Hammond, Philo Hammond and Aletheare Woodworth Miles.
Photographic tintypes of Reuben David Appleman and Emma Ikelen Appleman, which do
not appear to be part of Minnie Trapp's collection, are included as well.
5.002.
Family Photograph Albums. Ca. early 1900s, 1908-1923. 3 albums
2.1.
Appleman family [?] photograph album. Creator unknown. ca. early 1900s. 4.5 in x 7.5 in. Black cover. 36 photographs.
Album does not contain annotations.
2.2.
Family photograph album, compiled and annotated by Mildrede Williams and William Carlton
Williams, Jr. 1908-1918. 7 in x 11 in. Black cover. 298 photographs.
Album contains numerous photographs of Mildrede and William Carlton Williams, Jr.,
as well as their family and friends. Album also includes several telegrams sent from
William to Mildrede while William traveling in fulfillment of Air Force obligations.
2.3.
Family photograph album, compiled and annotated by Rhea (Campbell) Burst. 1917-1923. 8.5 in x 11 in. Black cover. 450 photographs.
Album was compiled by Rhea Campbell, the future Mrs. Charles Burst, who was a cousin
to Mildrede Appleman. The album consists, in large part, of photographs taken by
Rhea during her college years, though it does contain a handful of photos of Mildrede
and her immediate family members.
2.4.
Mildrede (Appleman) Williams teenage-years photograph album. ca. early 1900s. 4.5 in x 7.5 in. Black cover. 287 photographs.
Photos with light annotations of Mildrede Appleman, friends and family members during
Mildrede's teenage years. Album notably contains numerous cyantoype prints.
2.5.
Mildrede (Appleman) Williams teen-age years and Principia campus photograph album. ca. early 1900s. 4.5 in x 7.5 in. Black cover. 206 photographs.
Photos with light annotations of Mildrede Appleman and friends during Mildrede's teenage
years. Many images are shot on what is believed to be the campus of Prinicipa Military
Academy.
2.6.
Williams family photograph album. 1924-1939. 8.5 in x 11 in. Green cover labeled "Photographs." 192 photographs.
Photos with light annotations of Mildrede Williams, a young William Appleman Wiliams,
and extended family. Images include scenes from trips to California, Arizona, Oklahoma
and Kentucky, weddings and Memorial Day celebrations. The album also includes photos
of William Appleman Williams in grade school, high school and at the Kemper Military
Academy.
2.7.
William Appleman Williams childhood photograph album. 1921-1934. 10 in x 11.5 in. Black cover. 431 photographs.
Photos with light annotations of William Appleman Wiliams, Mildrede Williams, and
extended family. Images include photos of William Appleman Williams as a baby and
young boy; trips to California, Niagara Falls and Texas; birthdays, Christmas gatherings,
and an American Legion convention. The album also includes photos of the Iowa State
Teachers College, Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, and William Carlton
Williams posing with an airplane.
2.8.
Williams family photograph album. ca. mid-1920s. 5 in x 7 in. Red cover labeled "Snap Shots." 47 photographs.
Unannotated photos of the Williams family, including images of William Appleman Williams
at about age 5, as well as Mildrede Williams and William Carlton Williams. Most of
the photographs depict family outings to parks and include images of young Williams
petting birds and deer. The album also includes photos of extended family and William
Carlton Williams in miltary dress.
2.9.
"The Wonderful World of Poo" photograph album. ca. 1950s. 10 in x 13.5 in. Green cover. 32 photographs.
Photos of the Williams family pets including a narration of their activities as written
by William Appleman Williams. Images include photos of cats Winifred and Poo, dog
Linda, and daughter Kyenne Williams as an infant.
5.003.
Assorted Appleman Family Photographs. Ca. late 1800s - early 1900s. 4 folders
3.1.
Appleman, Maude. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
Maternal grandmother of William Appleman Williams.
3.2.
Appleman, Mildrede. ca. early 1900s.
Mother of William Appleman Williams.
3.3.
Appleman, Porter Ikler. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
Maternal grandfather of William Appleman Williams.
3.4.
Assorted Appleman family. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
5.003a.
Assorted Family Photographs. Ca. late 1800s - early 1900s, 1942, 1946, ca. 1950s. 11 folders
3a.1.
Assorted Atlantic, Iowa. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
3a.2.
Campbell, Rhea and Charles Burst. ca. early 1900s, ca. 1950s.
Rhea (Campbell) Burst was a cousin to Mildrede Appleman.
3a.3.
Assorted Campbell family. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
3a.4.
Assorted Hammond family. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
Hammond was Maude Appleman's maiden name.
3a.5.
Assorted Havens family. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
Havens was William's great-grandmother's maiden name.
3a.6.
Trapp, Minnie (Hobart) and Harlan. ca. early 1900s, ca. 1950s.
Minnie Trapp is believed to have been a cousin to Maude (Hammond) Appleman.
3a.7.
Williams, Jeannie (Preston). 1942, 1946.
First wife of William Appleman Williams.
3a.8.
Williams, William Carlton, Jr. ca. early 1900s.
Father of William Appleman Williams.
3a.9.
Assorted identified photographs. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
File includes negatives of several additional images. See also oversize box for additional
family photographs.
3a.10.
Assorted unidentified photographs. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s, ca. 1950s.
3a.11.
Assorted family dogs. ca. late 1800s - early 1900s.
5.004.
Photographs of William Appleman Williams. 1922-1986. 40 folders
4.1.
Porter Ikler Appleman holding an infant William Appleman Williams. February 1922.
4.2.
William Carlton Williams, Jr. holding an infant William Appleman Williams. February 1922.
4.3.
Mildrede Williams holding an infant William Appleman Williams. ca. 1922.
4.4.
Oversize studio portrait of William Appleman Williams at age 9. April 1931.
4.4a.
Mildrede Williams and William Appleman Williams standing outside. circa 1931.
4.5.
A teenaged William Appleman Williams standing shirtless, arms akimbo. ca. 1930s.
4.6.
A teenaged William Appleman Williams holding a kite and standing with a friend, next
to a car. ca. 1930s.
4.7.
A teenaged William Appleman Williams holding a golf bag and standing with a friend. ca. 1930s.
4.8.
Atlantic (Iowa) High School student body photograph. ca. late 1930s.
4.9.
Atlantic (Iowa) High School class photograph. ca. late 1930s.
4.10.
William Appleman William, wearing his varsity letter sweater, standing outdoors and
posing with two friends - Bill Borchardt and Carl Nord. ca. late 1930s.
4.11.
William Appleman William, wearing his varsity letter sweater, standing on a sidewalk
with Jeannie Preston. Photograph possibly taken in downtown Atlantic, Iowa. ca. late 1930s.
4.12.
Team photographs of the Atlantic (Iowa) High School basketball team. ca. late 1930s. Three photographs
4.12a.
Studio portrait of William Appleman Williams. ca. late 1930s.
Annotated: "To Snooks, with my love for you, 'Bill'"
4.13.
Images of Williams extracted from the Kemper Military Academy Yearbook. 1941.
Four images including two which reference Williams's participation on the basketball
team, one on the tennis team, and one image of Williams and two classmates, all in
dress uniform, jokingly examining a medal worn by a fourth classmate.
4.14.
Studio portraits of Williams taken for inclusion in the Lucky Bag yearbook, United States Naval Academy. 1944. Two photographs; includes negative.
4.15.
William Appleman Williams in dress uniform, standing outdoors and smiling. June 1948.
4.16.
William Appleman Williams standing outdoors with his arm around his mother, Mildrede.
Both are smiling and facing the camera. March 1949.
4.17.
Studio portraits of William Appleman Williams. ca. 1940s. Series of two photographs.
4.18.
Profile image of William Appleman Williams [?] taken at sunset. ca. 1940s.
4.19.
An unidentified middle-aged woman standing outdoors and posing for the camera with
William Appleman Williams, who is wearing a Navy-issued suit. ca. 1940s.
4.20.
Images of William Appleman Williams in dress uniform. Several photographs possibly
taken in Atlantic, Iowa. ca. 1940s. Series of eight photographs.
4.20a.
Studio portrait of William Appleman Williams and Jeannie (Preston) Williams. ca. 1940s.
4.20b.
Group portrait including Williams, believed to have been taken at the University of
Leeds. 1950.
4.21.
Series of family photographs including an image of William Appleman Williams feeding
a cat and another of Williams digging a ditch. 1956-1957.
Series of thirteen photographs. Additional images include snapshots of pets, two
images of Rhea and Charles Burst, and multiple images of a baby and young child, perhaps
Williams's children.
4.22.
Studio portraits of William Appleman Williams. ca. 1950s. Series of two photographs.
4.23.
Close-up of a bearded William Appleman Williams, standing outdoors and smiling. September 1969.
4.24.
Studio portrait of a bearded William Appleman Williams. ca. 1960s.
4.25.
William Appleman Williams, seated on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. June 1970. Series of four photographs.
4.26.
Caricatures of William Appleman Williams, drawn by David King. ca. late 1970s. Two drawings.
4.27.
William Appleman Williams, seated on a couch and smiling. April 5, 1980.
Photo by Jeffrey Kimball.
4.28.
Fred Harvey Harrington and William Appleman Williams, seated together and conversing. June 1982.
4.29.
William Appleman Williams, seated and lecturing at Oregon State University. 1984.
Photo by Ira Gabriel for CLA Alum (Oregon State University).
4.30.
William Appleman Williams, standing, smoking a cigar and peering out at the Pacific
Ocean. 1984.
Photo by Ira Gabriel for CLA Alum (Oregon State University).
4.31.
Close-up portraits of William Appleman Williams, who is holding his left hand behind
his head. 1984. Series of two photographs. File also includes negatives for all of Gabriel's photos
of Williams.
Photo by Ira Gabriel for CLA Alum (Oregon State University).
4.32.
William Appleman Williams, seated at his desk behind a typewriter and posing for the
camera. ca. October 1984.
Photo by Rich Iwasaki for Northwest magazine.
4.32a.
Series of photographs of William Appleman Williams, seated and gesturing in conversation. ca. October 1984.
Series of images taken for use in Northwest magazine. 7 photos and 1 negative.
4.33.
Framed series of photos of William Appleman Williams, seated in the study of his Corvallis,
Oregon apartment. 1984.
Series of eleven photos by Phyllis Davis-Tolstoy.
4.33a.
William Appleman Williams standing next to a car and preparing a fishing reel while
smoking a cigar. March 2, 1985.
4.34.
Wendy (Tomlin) Williams and William Appleman Williams, seated in the family room of
their Waldport, Oregon home. 1986.
4.35.
Series of photographs of William Appleman Williams seated on a stage. ca. 1980s.
Series of six photographs by the Oregon State University Daily Barometer.
4.36.
Series of photographs of William Appleman Williams smiling. ca. 1980s.
Four photographs apparently taken by the Oregonian.
4.37.
William Appleman Williams lecturing at a podium with hands in pockets. ca. 1980s.
4.38.
Mounted black and white studio portraits of William Appleman Williams. ca. 1980s.
Two portraits, one a double image. Photos by Pacific Studio.
4.39.
Assorted photos of William Appleman Williams and Wendy Williams. ca. 1980s.
Ten photographs.
4.40.
Assorted photos of William Appleman Williams. ca. 1980s.
Four photographs.
5.005.
Scenic Photography by William Appleman Williams. 1942-1946, 1967-1985. 2 folders
5.1.
Collection of slides of the Naval Academy campus, Annapolis, Maryland. Images by
William Appleman Williams. 1942-1946.
5.2.
Photo collection depicting the scenery of Oregon, Wisconsin, England and Australia.
Images by William Appleman Williams. 1967-1985.
Collection includes a small number of images of young children, perhaps Williams's
children.
5.006.
Transparencies of Editorial Cartoons. 16 items
8 in. x 10 in. transparencies of assorted editorial cartoons likely used by Williams
as visual aids in lecture.
5.007.
Assorted Artworks. 1902 - ca. 1970s. 8 items
7.1.
Millionaires of America, collection of caricatures by Max Cramer de Pourtalès and Carlo de Fornaro. New
York: The Medusa Publishing Company. 1902.
Includes a framed drawing of J. P. Morgan by Fornaro captioned "Aut Caesar Aut Nihil."
7.2.
Oil painting of a Burmese temple scene. ca. 1920s.
Annotated: "Mandalay, Burma. Painted by Saya Ah Sou, Burma."
7.3.
Watercolor of a woman in profile, holding a rose and peering downward. ca. 1930s.
Annotated: "A Valentine Greeting to Mildred. From, Aunt Nora."
7.4.
Two mounted and laminated Peanuts cartoons, by George Schulz. 1969.
7.5.
Photograph by William Appleman Williams of a smiling boy wearing a life jacket in
a boat. ca. 1960s.
Photograph may be of Williams's son.
7.5a.
Framed photograph and commencement program marking the award of an honorary doctorate
from the University of Wisconsin to Duke Ellington. June 14, 1971.
7.6.
Mounted photograph by William Appleman Williams of three children smiling and playing
along the banks of a river. ca. 1970s.
Titled "Three Maids Wading," photograph may be of Williams's children.
7.7.
Mounted close-up photograph by William Appleman Williams of a river scene. ca. 1970s.
Titled "Oregon Solitude."
7.8.
Mounted photograph by William Appleman Williams of the Pacific Ocean coastline. ca. 1970s.
5.008.
Audio-Visual Materials. 1968, 1987, 1990. 3 items
8.1.
Audio recording: Lecture by William Appleman Williams, Vietnam Forum, Miami University. 1968.
8.2.
Video recording: "Meditations on the Constitution." Lecture by Gore Vidal with an
introduction by William Appleman Williams, Oregon State University [
available online]. 1987.
8.3.
Video recording: "History of the American West." Lecture by William Robbins. Includes
tribute to William Appleman Williams. Oregon State University [
available online]. March 7, 1990.
Original held in Oregon State University Archives.
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