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Carl Weber film collection, circa 1928-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Weber, Carl, 1937-2011
- Title
- Carl Weber film collection
- Dates
- circa 1928-1962 (inclusive)19281962
- Quantity
- 8 film reels (800 feet) ; 16mm, 35mm
- Collection Number
- PH2016-074
- Summary
- Personal films created by the Weber family including Campbell Lake Lodge, Roche Harbor, Meydenbauer Bay, Mt. Rainier, and West Seattle in Washington State. The collection also includes footage of Frank Hawks, a nationally recognized aviator.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Carl Weber (1937-2011) was an avid collector of rare books, maps, as well as items related to nautical and maritime history. He was president of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society in the 1970s and was also a one-time master at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The collection inludes footage that is possibly of Frank Hawks, a nationally recognized aviator, who was flying the "Texaco One," a custom built Ford Trimotor (NC3443), sponsored by Texaco Oil's newly formed aviation division. Hawks flew the plane on a cross-country promotional tour in 1928. Hawks embarked on the tour which he described, in his autobiography "Speed", "In the course [of the tour]. I visited 175 cities, carried 7,200 passengers, and did 56,000 miles of cross-country flying. All of this without a mishap to plane and passengers."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Films created by the Weber family including Campbell Lake Lodge, Roche Harbor, Meydenbauer Bay, Mt. Rainier, and West Seattle in Washington State. The collection also includes footage of "Aqua Planing," an early form of waterskiing, Frank Hawks, a nationally recognized aviator, as well as, what appears to be a trailer for Sincerely Yours , a 1955 film starring Liberace.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Reel | ||
| 1-6 | Weber Family Personal Films 6
reels (600 feet) : silent, color ,black and
white ; 16mm
Includes footage of Frank Hawks "Texaco Plane," Campbell Lake
Lodge, Roche Harbor, Mt. Rainier, and "Aqua Planing," an early form of
waterskiing.
|
circa 1928-1962 |
| 7 | Trailer for Sincerely
Yours 1
reels (100 feet) : sound, black and
white ; 35mm
Trailer for Sincerely Yours a 1955
film starring Liberace.
|
1955 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Family vacations--Washington (State)
- Water skiing--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Hawks, Frank, 1897-1938
- Weber, Carl, 1937-2011--Archives
Geographical Names
- Rainier, Mount (Wash.)
- Roche Harbor (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Amateur films
Titles within the Collection
- Sincerely yours (Motion picture)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Liberace, 1919-1987 (performer)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
