Asotin county - established in 1883 - is located in the southeastern-most corner of Washington state, sharing borders with Idaho and Oregon.
The WSFC collection highlights artists from this county whose diverse works mirror the ranching industry of the area.
Gil Kiesecker
Clarkston, Asotin County
Gil Kiesecker, folk musician, 1986
Gil Kiesecker, folk musician, 1986
Gil Kiesecker, folk musician, 1986
Bill Swan
Asotin County
Photo of Bill Swan - logger, storyteller, at Lewisville County Park 50th Anniversary, 1986
Photo of Bill Swan's work - figurines in a Western/cowboy setting
Photo of Bill Swan's work - figurines in a Western/cowboy setting
"The late Bill Swan of Asotin had a national reputation as a carver of Western caricatures. He is best known for designing the horse-figure used on the Ford Mustang. A large collection of his carvings and tableau is on display at the Asotin County Historical Society Museum."
- artist bio from WSFC archival files, author unknown, ca. 1983-1989.