WELCOME TO THE
PHOTO ARCHIVES
The Whatcom Museum of History & Art has been collecting archival materials since 1940.
The Museum Photo Archives primarily focuses on photographic material, with an emphasis
on regional photographers and subject matter.
Thousands of researchers from all over the world contact the Photo Archives each year in order to purchase copies of images from the photograph collections. The clarity and quality of images provide visual aids for illustrations in books, calendars, videos and a wide variety of other uses.
Comments or inquiries?
Please email Toni Nagel, Photo Archivist/Curator of History
or Jeff Jewell, Photo Archives Research Technician.
Syre Educational Center
(Old Fire Hall)
201 Prospect Street
Bellingham,WA 98225
Hours: By Appointment
Photo Archives Hours:
Weds. - Fri. 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Appointments are preferred
Phone: 360/778-8950
Fax: 360/778-8931
School and group tours of permanent exhibits by appointment only.
Admission: Free
Use of Photo Archives
Only pencil, paper and reference materials are to be taken into the research area. Storage will be provided for briefcases, backpacks and other personal effects. Special weights, that are supplied, are the only objects allowed for holding open maps or plans. During use, all material must remain on the research tables. Cotton gloves will be furnished and must be used when handling photographs or archival materials in order to ensure the longevity of collections.