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Thompson B. Elliot Moran School album, 1915-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Elliot, Thompson Baker
- Title
- Thompson B. Elliot Moran School album
- Dates
- 1915-1920 (inclusive)19151920
1916 (bulk)19161916 - Quantity
- 213 photographs (1 album)
- Collection Number
- PH1212
- Summary
- Photograph album of student life at the Moran School
- 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
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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Thompson Baker Elliott was the son of author and historian Thompson Colt Elliot and his wife, Anna Baker. Anna Baker's father, Dorsey Syng Baker, was a merchant and physician who is credited with building the first railroad in the Walla Walla, Washington region and was co-founder of the first banking institution of Washington State: the Baker Boyer Bank, which is still an independent, community-oriented banking institution today.
Elliot attended the Moran School for Boys from 1915-1920. It took 5 years because in 1918, he was drafted for World War I, and came back afterwards to finish his degree. He married Irene Hayes Cleveland in 1927. He remained in Washington all his life and, like his father and grandfather, became a successful businessman. He died on April 5, 1990.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The Moran School for Boys was founded in 1914 by Frank G. Moran, who was the son of the great shipbuilder, Robert Moran. While most of the Moran Boys followed in their father's maritime footsteps, Frank Moran's interest laid more in educating the future minds of America. He had a very different view of what education should be and established the Moran School for Boys around those views.
Built on the Chautauqua equipment site at Manitou Park on Bainbridge Island, 12 miles away from the city of Seattle, the school was surrounded by woods, water, and mountains which provided privacy for the students and faculty but was close enough to Seattle for the boys to remain in touch with their family and Seattle society. The Moran School for Boys subscribed to the educational theory that a student should not be molded to fit into a prescribed curriculum; instead, a boy's education was individualized to his unique abilities and interests. The tutoring model, which allowed for a maximum of 2-3 students per teacher, provided the support necessary to fulfill such an individualized education.
The school purposely started with few bells and whistles. The students were encourage to share ideas and "make it happen". They wanted a playing field, they plowed and landscaped it; an outdoor sleeping dormitory, they constructed it; they wanted to expand the purpose of a building, they remodeled it. The boys of the school were taught that "they are boys to whom the best has been given and much will be required". If they wanted something or were interested in something, it was up to them to achieve it.
Even the Moran School emblem was designed by a student. It represents the idea that a boy is four-sided; true education must minister to the mental, the physical, the social, and the religious/moral equally. Frank Moran wanted all of his students to grow up to be well-rounded, productive, and unique members of society.
On November 14, 1916, a fire broke out in the main building of the school and destroyed two buildings; however, no one was injured. More interestingly, the educational method of the school was showcased by the conduct of the students under pressure. They aided in assembling fellow students for roll call, helped save office records, and assisted in fighting the fire.
In 1919, Frank Moran established the Lakeside School to be a "feeder" school for younger boys on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. In 1933, the Moran School for Boys was officially closed and the students merged into the Lakeside School. In 1938, the school reopened as Puget Sound Naval Academy.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This album, created by Thompson Baker Elliot, is similar to a yearbook and spans Elliot's entire time at the Moran School. The first pages of the album contain inscriptions from classmates and others. Other pages at the front of the album contain notes about school functions, trips, plays, and school athletic team records. Three programs for theater plays are attached in the back of the album.
The rest of the album is a collection of photographs from Elliot's time at the school. The photographs show school buildings (interior and exterior), as well as various depictions of both students and faculty. Students, including Elliot, are shown swimming, playing tennis, in a snowball fight, and performing in student plays. A item of photographs documents a fire at the school on November 14, 1926, which destroyed the Main Building and Upper House.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Pages that have not been used are not listed in the inventory.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | Cover pageMemory and Fellowship Book. | 1916 |
| 1 | 2-4 | Illustration and quote | 1916 |
| 1 | 5-12 | Autograph pages
There are autographs on pages 5-8 and the rest are blank.
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1916 |
| 1 | 13-14 | Text page forComparative Athletic Record. | 1916 |
| 1 | 15-20 | Text pages forSchool and Social Functions; Clubs and Societies; Memorable Trips; Entertainment, Lectures, Plays; My Favorites; Professors I Have Met | 1916 |
| 1 | 21a |
Living room of Main Building
Caption on page: Living room of the Main Building of the Moran School before the fire.
|
Before November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 21b |
The Main Building
Caption on page: The Main Building. Destroyed by fire Nov. 14, 1916
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Before November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 21c | Dining Room in Main Building | Before November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 21d | Splintered tree next to path
Caption on page: A scene near the school.
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circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 21e-h |
Boys' Dormitories
Caption with photo 21e: "Nut House"
Caption with photo 21f: "Ha Ba Haba House"
Caption with photo 21g: "Chicken House"
Caption with photo 21h: "Moore's/Wilson's Bungalo"
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circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 21i | The Dock House seen from the end of the dock | circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 21j | Moonlight reflecting off Puget Sound
Caption on page: A real moonlight picture on Puget Sound
|
circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 21k |
Recreation Building
Caption on page: Recreation Building before remodeled into Upper House.
|
Before November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 21l |
Boys' Dormitory
Caption on page: "Osgood's House"
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circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 21m | SteamboatBurtonon water
Caption on page: Str. "Burton" which ran to Manitou Park
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circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 23a | Main Building and Recreation Building | Before November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 23b |
Moran School faculty
Caption on page: The Faculty of 1915-1916: Top row: - Mr. Pettit, Mr. Scudder, Mr. Moore, Mr. Osgood, and Mr. Said. Bottom row: Mr. Wilson and Mr. Yates.
|
1915 |
| 1 | 23c |
Moran School faculty member Walter "Skinney" Lee
Caption on page: "Skinney" Walter Lee. On the faculty 1914-1915.
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1915 |
| 1 | 23d |
Main Building
Caption on page: The Main Building from the football field in spring time
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Before November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 23e | Dock House
Caption on page: Looking down the dock from the bottom of the hill
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circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 23f | Buildings and grounds caretaker "Mac", watering plants
Caption on page: "Mac", caretaker of the buildings and grounds
|
circa 1915-1916 |
| 1 | 23g |
Class of 1915-1916
Caption on page: The Bunch during 1915-1916 first semester
|
1915 |
| 1 | 23h | Interior of Gymnasium
Caption on page: The Gymnasium floor during years 1914-15-16.
|
1915 |
| 1 | 23i | Group around a campfire
Caption on page: A campfire scene. Not a good picture but a good illustration.
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 23j | Group of boys on a patio
Caption on page: "Spatts" except for the smile
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 23k |
Moran School faculty member Mr. Yates
Caption on page: A good smile Mr. Yates
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 23l | Mrs. Osgood and Harry Wolff on porch | circa 1916 |
| 1 | 23m | Construction of a building
Caption on page: Building the "plant"
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 23n | Boy, "Dippy", on front steps | circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25a-c | Speed boat on the water
Caption by photograph 25a: The speed boat going at a moderate rate of speed
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25b |
Karl Heussey jumping into the water
Caption on page: Karl Heussey making his wonderful dive. The water-baby.
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25d | Mr. Said, Mr. Pettil, Charles Smith, Thompson B. Elliot, and Karl Heussey preparing to dive | circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25e | Mr. Said diving into the water
Caption on page: Mr. Said showing some form.
|
circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25f | Mr. Pettil diving into the water | circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25g | Row boat on water near buoy | circa 1916 |
| 1 | 25h | Boys running to the shore
Caption on page: A rush for shore.
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 27a | Boys working in a pasture
Caption on page: Thistle Day 1916
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1916 |
| 1 | 27b | Doubles tennis match
Caption on page: Manzanita - Moran tournament
|
circa 1916 |
| 1 | 27c |
Moran School basketball team 1915-1916
Caption on page: Basketball team 1915-1916. Coates, Elliott,Yates, Thomas, Hillman, Bricker
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1916 |
| 1 | 27d | Boys playing tennis
Caption on page: Some tennis. "Weed" Oliver serving
|
circa 1916 |
| 1 | 27e | Boys playing in a field
Caption on page: A Scrub Game
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 27f | Boys setting down lines of tape for tennis court | circa 1916 |
| 1 | 27g | Boys standing in field near water
Caption on page: Indoor-Outdoor.
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 27h | [photograph missing]
Caption on page: Basketball Capt. 1915-1916
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1915 |
| 1 | 27i-k | Boys marching and exercising on field
Caption on page: Setting-up 1916
Caption beneath photograph 27j: Defiance
Caption beneath photograph 27k: "Line-up". "Nero" in the rear
|
1916 |
| 1 | 29a | Boys walking in a field
Caption on page: On the field - Snow of 1916
|
1916 |
| 1 | 29b | Main Building and Outdoor Dormitory | February 1916 |
| 1 | 29c | Boys' Dormitory
Caption on page: Osgood's Bungalo
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 29d | Boys running in field
Caption on page: Blackman in snow
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 29e | Row of dormitories
Caption on page: Bungalo-row in snow - 1916
|
1916 |
| 1 | 29f | Interior of Gymnasium
Caption on page: Gym. Decorated - Commencement Dance - 1916
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1916 |
| 1 | 29g | Walking trail in woods
Caption on page: Scene in woods near school. "Where Mr. Yates fell in"
|
circa 1916 |
| 1 | 29h | Interior of Main Building
Caption on page: Main Building - Hallowe'en Dance 1915
|
1915 |
| 1 | 29i-j | Boys playing in snow
Caption with photo 29i: More Play. "Willies" pose though unintentional
Caption with photo 29j: Rough-house in Snow
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 29k | S. Yates and Thompson B. Elliot digging around tree stump
Caption on page: "Haba Haba Stump" taken out by S. Yates and self. 1916.
|
1916 |
| 1 | 31a, c |
Students, including Thompson B. Elliot, acting in first "tableau" at May Festival
Caption on page: Shakespeares - Seven Ages - 1916 May Festival.
Caption with photo 31a: 1st Tableau. Coates - Cop, Lewis - Baby, Elliott - Girl, Oliver/Horton - Kids
Caption with photo 31c: Scene in I Tableau
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May 1916 |
| 1 | 31b | Students acting in third "tableau" at May Festival
Caption on page: 3rd Tableau. Robinson - Girl, Wakefield - Man
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May 1916 |
| 1 | 31d | Students acting in sixth "tableau" at May Festival
Caption on page: 6th Tableau. Smith - Officer, Ordway/Thomas - Sub Officers, Coats - Sentinal, Davis/Sorenson - Privates, Ramsay - Bugler
|
May 1916 |
| 1 | 31e | Women standing on steps
Caption on page: "Mink" and "Wheezy"
|
circa 1916 |
| 1 | 31f | Woman standing with saw
Caption on page: "K"
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circa 1916 |
| 1 | 31g | Lewis, Coates, and Thompson B. Elliot pose in costume | May 1916 |
| 1 | 31h-i | Students pose in costume | May 1916 |
| 1 | 31j-k | Young men standing outside
Caption on page: Someone let a squirrel loose
|
circa 1916 |
| 1 | 33a |
Main Building on fire
Caption on page: Main Building (about) 4:00 A.M.
|
November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 33b |
Upper House on fire
Caption on page: Upper House, 3:00 A.M (about)
A drawn arrow points to the base of the building, denoting where the fire began.
|
November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 33c, e | Main Building on fire
Captions beneath photographs 33c and 33e: Later
|
November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 33d | Main Building on fire around 5 AM | November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 33f |
Main Building on fire with roof caved in
Caption on page: Just after the roof fell in.
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November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 35a | "Pappa" Gould stands by building
Caption on page: While building over the Gym.
|
circa 1917 |
| 1 | 35b | "Ken" Horlon working on east side of Gym building | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 35c | "Doc" Moore stands in front of building | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 35d | Interior of Gym building
Caption on page: Work - 2nd Day from old Gym floor
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circa 1917 |
| 1 | 35e | "Ray" Janson and "Kewpie" Hole in front of building
Caption on page: back washing for eats
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circa 1917 |
| 1 | 35f |
Upper House on fire
Caption on page: Upper House at about 4:00 A.M. Nov. 14, 1916
|
November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 37a-b | Boys sitting on front steps | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 37c-d | Boys reading by fireplace | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 37e-f | Boats on the water | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39a | J.C. Wolfe's pharmacy in Bremerton, Washington | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39b | Car under wooden structure | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39c | Men holding tennis racquets | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39d | Boys playing football | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39e | Boys playing in the grass | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39f | Boys gathered around tree stump | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39g | Boys doing exercises in field | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39h | Boys playing tennis | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39i | Boy in field | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 39j | A male student prepares to spank another | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 41a | Building surrounded by woods | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 41b | Remains of Main Building after fire | After November 14, 1916 |
| 1 | 41c | Portrait photograph of boy | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 41d | Man walking in field | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 41e | Land at edge of woods | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 41f | Building with three trees in front of it | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 41g | Dog laying in field | circa 1917 |
| 1 | 43a | Boat and shore seen from the water | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 43b, e-f, i | Boys on a school outing | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 43c | Boys studying | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 43d, g | Cleared forest land | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 43h | A body of water | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 44a | Men and women sitting on a patio | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 45a | A male student, in costume, aiming at another who is wearing a bear head | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 45b | Student holding a bucket marked "GENTS" | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 45c-k | Boys and girls acting on an outdoor stage | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 47a-g, i | Farming and threshing scenes | circa 1919 |
| 1 | 47h | [photograph missing] | |
| 1 | 49a, d | Boys and girls swimming | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 49b-c | Girls in front of house | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 49e-g | Two men on a fishing trip | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 51a-c, e, g-h | Boys emptying large pile of dirt from a Drummond Lighterage Company barge | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 51d, f | Boats on the water | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 51i | A body of water | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52a-b | Boys sitting on front steps | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52c | Men sitting on front steps | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52d | Cook standing in front of building | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52e | Man standing outside buildings | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52f | Man in kitchen pouring liquid into a cup | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52g | Boat on water | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 52h | Men digging in field | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 53a, d-e | Interior of a Moran School building | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 53b | Building in snow-covered field | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 53c | Moran School emblem | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54a | Man wearing jack-o'-lantern hat | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54b | Three men in forest clearing | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54c | Boy in front of building | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54d | Man leaning out window | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54e | Man holding a mirror out a window | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54f | Group of men sitting by side of road | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 54g | Man standing on rocky hill | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 55a | Moran School baseball team | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 55b | Football practice | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 55c-d | Men playing sports | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 55e | Men playing tennis | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 55f | Man poses with dog in front of tennis court | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 55g | Man holding tennis ball | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 56a-d | Boys and young men in suits | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 56e | Interior of building | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 56f | Houses surrounded by trees | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 56g | Man wearing jack-o'-lantern hat | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 56h | [photograph missing] | |
| 1 | 57a-f | Military exercises | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 58a | Men and women on the vesselSuquamish | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 58b-e | People in a field | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 58f | Man and woman walking on a bridge | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 58g | Boat on water | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 58h | Boy on front steps | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 59a-f | Boys in military uniform | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 60a-c | People standing on the shore | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 60d | Young woman standing in front of tree | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 60e | Young couple in a field | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 60f | Group standing and sitting on porch | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 61a-b, d-g | Groups standing outside | circa 1918 |
| 1 | 61c | [photograph missing] | |
| 1 | 71-72 | Pages of ephemera
Pages contain two Pullman tickets (one for the Walla Walla to Seattle line, the other, dated August 25, 1916, for the Portland to Walla Walla line), a circa 1915-1916 brochure listing "Famous Columbia River Scenes", a circa 1916-1917 program for a performance of "The Winning of Barbara Worth" at the Moore Theatre, a program for the Wilkes Players' 1916 production of "Excuse Me" at the Orpheum Theatre, a program for an Ernestine Schumann-Heink concert, and an "OPENED BY CENSOR./3244" label.
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