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Image of Boys on Laurelhurst Playfield, Seattle, 1954
Photograph

Boys on Laurelhurst Playfield, Seattle, 1954

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993. Handwritten on verso: 1954. Chestnut Picker's Ballet, Laurelhurst Playfield, Josef Scaylea.
ID Number:Lib1993.20.81
Date:1954
Image of Eagle looking for salmon near Friday Harbor, Washington, 1975
Photograph

Eagle looking for salmon near Friday Harbor, Washington, 1975

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993. He often took photos centered around view of people and nature and the region's water,…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.124
Date:1975
Image of Animal tracks in frost, Snoqualmie Pass, 1949
Photograph

Animal tracks in frost, Snoqualmie Pass, 1949

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.This photo follows animal tracks in the snow at the Snoqualmie Pass summit. Handwritten on image:…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.135
Date:1949
Image of Snow on Bear Creek, Redmond, 1947
Photograph

Snow on Bear Creek, Redmond, 1947

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.In this image, Scaylea focuses on a snowy creak in Redmond. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.138
Date:1947
Image of Horses in misty field, Woodinville, October 1964
Photograph

Horses in misty field, Woodinville, October 1964

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea thought this might be his best pictorial photo, saying, "Nature and horses collaborate to create…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.144
Date:1964
Image of Doe and fawn, Stoneway Concrete, Renton, Washington, 1972
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Doe and fawn, Stoneway Concrete, Renton, Washington, 1972

Stoneway Concrete was established in 1912 in Renton. This photo of a doe and fawn on the edge of their facility was taken by Seattle Times photographer Josef Scaylea in 1972. Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.161
Date:1972
Image of John Peterson fly fishing at Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1950
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John Peterson fly fishing at Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie, 1950

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea took this photo of fly fisherman John Peterson near Snoqualmie Falls in 1950. Handwritten on…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.167
Date:1950
Image of Boys going fishing, Mount Rainier in distance, near Enumclaw, 1955
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Boys going fishing, Mount Rainier in distance, near Enumclaw, 1955

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993. Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.Handwritten on verso: 1955. Kids, Mt. Rainier, Enumclaw, Wa.
ID Number:Lib1993.20.171
Date:1955
Image of Mount Rainier and Lake Washington from Madrona neighborhood, Seattle, 1960
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Mount Rainier and Lake Washington from Madrona neighborhood, Seattle, 1960

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea said about ths iconic photo, "Of the hundreds of pictures of Mt. Rainier that have…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.173
Date:1960
Image of Old barn, Mount Rainier in distance, Black Diamond, 1970
Photograph

Old barn, Mount Rainier in distance, Black Diamond, 1970

Photographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.Scaylea took many photos of Mount Rainier throughout his career, including this one from a farm…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.180
Date:1970
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