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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2380-001: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1958
- Accession No. 2380-002: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973
- Accession No. 2380-003: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1956-1970
- Accession No. 2380-004: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1972
- Accession No. 2380-005: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1949-1985
- Accession No. 2380-006: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973
- Accession No. 2380-007: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1961-1989
- Accession No. 2380-008: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1962-1963
- Accession No. 2380-009: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973-1991
- Accession No. 2380-010: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1997 (bulk 1950-1990)
- Accession No. 2380-011: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1973
- Accession No. 2380-012: Charles E. Odegaard papers, approximately 1930s-1990s
- Names and Subjects
Charles E. Odegaard papers, approximately 1930s-1990s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Odegaard, Charles E., 1911-1999
- Title
- Charles E. Odegaard papers
- Dates
- approximately
1930s-1990s (inclusive)19301999
- Quantity
- 79.46 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2380
- Summary
- Papers of University of Washington president emeritus, professor emeritus of higher education, and professor emeritus of biomedical history
- 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
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Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Charles Odegaard (1911-1999) was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his masters and doctorate from Harvard University in 1933 and 1937 respectively. Odegaard became President of the University of Washington in 1958. Prior to his tenure at the University, he taught at the University of Illinois (1937-1948) and served as executive director of the American Council of Learned Societies (1948-1952). He also taught and held a deanship at the University of Michigan (1952-1958). In 1973 he was appointed President Emeritus. Also in that year, he joined the faculty of the College of Education as professor of higher education. He was appointed professor of biomedical history in 1975. He was granted emeritus status in both in 1981. Odegaard's professional career also included tenure as a director of Minorities in Medicine for the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation (1975-1976). He served on numerous boards and commissions including UNESCO, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Commission on Human Resources and Advanced Training which he chaired, the American Council on Education which he also chaired, and he was one of the organizers and a member of the board of directors of CAPA (Consortium for Atlantic-Pacific Affairs. Locally, he was a trustee on the boards of several Seattle institutions, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Symphony Orchestra and the Public Library.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, speeches and writings, conference, convention files, subject files, minutes, grant proposals, course history files and manuscripts, lectures and seminar files, reports, photographs, audio recordings, awards, graduation robes, naval records.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 12 accessions.
- Accession No. 2380-001, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1958
- Accession No. 2380-002, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973
- Accession No. 2380-003, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1956-1970
- Accession No. 2380-004, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1972
- Accession No. 2380-005, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1949-1985
- Accession No. 2380-006, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973
- Accession No. 2380-007, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1961-1989
- Accession No. 2380-008, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1962-1963
- Accession No. 2380-009, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973-1991
- Accession No. 2380-010, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1997
- Accession No. 2380-011, Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1973
- Accession No. 2380-012, Charles E. Odegaard papers, approximately 1930s-1990s
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2380-001: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1958Return to Top
Scope and Content: Medal worn on occasion of Odegaard's inauguration, 1958; memorandum describing its origin.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Charles E. Odegaard, September 1, 1973
Accession No. 2380-002: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recording of KIRO radio broadcast made at time of Odegaard's retirement, 1973.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted. For terms of access contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Rights belong to KIRO.
Acquisition Info: Donor: KIRO radio at the request of Yvonne Westfall, January 1, 1973
Accession No. 2380-003: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1956-1970Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, conference and convention files.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Office of the President, University of Washington.
Accession No. 2380-004: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Original letter to Henry Broderick, 1972.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Clifford Carroll, Archivist at Gonzaga University, June 1, 1980
Accession No. 2380-005: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1949-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Speeches and correspondence regarding the speeches.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Jean McClelland (Odegaard's secretary), November 13, 1985
Accession No. 2380-006: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Videotape interview, 1973; scrapbook, 1958.
Scrapbook includes clippings and photographs documenting the announcement and inauguration of Dr. Charles E. Odegaard as president of the University of Washington in 1958. Also includes newspaper articles detailing Odegaard's first visit to the University and his views on the athletic program, especially the football team.
Restrictions on Access: The scrapbook is open to all users. The videotape is not playable due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Office of the President, University of Washington, September 1, 1975
Accession No. 2380-007: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1961-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Speech, correspondence, court brief; ca. 1961, 1971, 1987-1989.
Accession consists of a copy of the brief submitted in the DeFunis case; correspondence concerning movement of the cherry trees from the Arboretum to the liberal arts quadrangle; the speech "The University of Washington--Pioneering in Its First and Second Century"; and material regarding the Washington State Medal of Merit ceremony in Olympia.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: unknown, January 1, 1990
Accession No. 2380-008: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1962-1963Return to Top
Scope and Content: Speech, dinner program.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: unknown, January 1, 1990
Accession No. 2380-009: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1973-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Legal briefs in re DeFunis v. Odegaard and the University of Washington; subject files which include correspondence, minutes, grant proposals, course history files and manuscripts of Odegaard's writings including his unpublished memoirs; 1973-1991.
A substantial subgroup of records pertaining to CAPA (Consortium for Atlantic-Pacific Affairs) is contained in this accession. Included are organizational records, historical features, correspondence, minutes, fundraising files and lists.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Melissa Haynes, August 17, 1998.
Separated Material: Published legal briefs transferred to Government Publications and 1987 Family Medicine Annual Report transferred to Publications, 9/10/98; Congressional committee hearings transferred to Government Publications, 11/04/98.
Accession No. 2380-010: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1997 (bulk 1950-1990)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, University of Washington board and committee files, external board and committee files, transcript, lectures and seminar files, reports, speeches, writings and publications, writings of others, notes, clippings, and related materials; 1932-1997 (bulk 1950-1990)
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary Ann Odegaard Quarton, August 05, 1999.
Accession No. 2380-011: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, audio recordings, publications
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary Ann Odegaard, May 27, 2009.
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | |
| 1 | 2380-011 | Pre-University of Michigan and University of Michigan
materials.
General Notes: See also box 3
Scope and Content: Notes, oral reports, statements, speeches during time served on
committee; University of Michigan Literary College Code, faculty minutes,
clippings regarding his time as Dean of College of Literature, Science, and the
Arts; photograph; Clippings and correspondence about Odegaard's move to
University of Washington
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| 2 | 2380-011 | University of Washington and post-UW
materials
Scope and Content: Clippings, correspondence, photographs, and other materials
related to inauguration at UW, Order of the Nation Republic Commander photos,
John F. Kennedy's visit to UW Cenntenial in 1961, visit of Prince Phillip, 1973
commencement, etc.; Obituaries.
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| 3 | 2380-011 | Legal-sized Odegaard papers
Scope and Content: Clippings regarding deanship at University of Michigan; letters
regarding resignation from ACLs to accept; Herald Tribune Form 1953; Odegaard
Annual Reports
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| 4 | 2380-011 | Printed material
Scope and Content: Warming Up for Fifty
Years: Being the Reflections of Some Members of the Class of 1932 Dartmouth
CollegeA Pilgrimage through
Universities. Memoir of personal and institutional background and his
development as a scholar and university administrator.Man and Learning in Modern
Society: Papers and Addresses Delivered at the Inauguration of the Charles E.
Odegaard as President of hte University of Washington November 6 and 7,
1958.Wood and Water. Varsity
Boat Club '73.The Hundred Years: A
Television Panorama of the University of Washington. King TV.
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| 5 | 2380-011 | Videos & Reels |
| 6 | 2380-011 | Slides
Scope and Content: Historical etchings, paintings, drawings, architecture, travel,
landscape and urban life.
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| 7 | 2380-011 | Photograph albums
Scope and Content: Pictures of Odegaard's travels to Eygpt, Kenya, Russia,
California, and Vermont.
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| 8 | 2380-011 | Objects
Scope and Content: Army hat, Rotary International Badge, Charter Member Brick,
Centennial Celebration ornament, MIT inauguration ornament, Isabel Colman
Pierce award, UW School of Drama Lifetime Pass, Medical Center Alumni Society
Disk, UW Unity of Service Plaque, Liberty Bell award.
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| 9 | 2380-011 | Cassettes (11) |
Accession No. 2380-012: Charles E. Odegaard papers, approximately 1930s-1990sReturn to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, research notes, naval records, awards. Includes documents and memorabilia from his WWII service, UW presidency, and retirement.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
Acquisition Info: Mary Ann Odegaard 2017
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2380-012 | Travel Documentation
Scope and Content: Includes journal documenting personal travels
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| 1 | 2380-012 | Speeches |
1958-1987 |
| 1 | 2380-012 | Event Pamphlets |
approximately 1930s-1980s |
| 1 | 2380-012 | Correspondence |
1940-1992 |
| 1 | 2380-012 | Employment Contracts |
1936-1948 |
| 1 | 2380-012 | Contact List |
approximately 1980s |
| 1 | 2380-012 | University of Washington Papers |
approximately 1970s-1990s |
| 1 | 2380-012 | Professional Organizations |
approximately 1950s-1990s |
| 1 | 2380-012 | Research Notes
Scope and Content: Includes handwritten notes on Medieval History
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| 1 | 2380-012 | Autobiography Papers
Scope and Content: Drafts of "A Pilgrimage Through Universities"
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| 2 | 2380-012 | Naval Documents |
1942-1946 |
| 2 | 2380-012 | Biography Materials |
approximately 1950s-1970s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Correspondence |
approximately 1930s-1990s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Awards |
approximately 1960s-1990s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Newspaper Clippings |
approximately 1940s-1970s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Interview Transcripts |
approximately 1980s-1990s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Retirement Documents |
approximately 1970s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Honorary Degrees |
approximately 1950s-1960s |
| 3 | 2380-012 | Professional Organizations |
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| 3 | 2380-012 | Photographs |
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| 3 | 2380-012 | Published Writings |
1950-1965 |
| 4 | 2380-012 | Naval Correspondence |
approximately 1940s-1980s |
| 4 | 2380-012 | Naval Records |
approximately 1940s |
| 4 | 2380-012 | Awards |
approximately 1950s-1980s |
| 4 | 2380-012 | Stamp Collection |
|
| 4 | 2380-012 | Photobook
Scope and Content: Contains images from 1973 ASUW Art Fair
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| 5 | 2380-012 | Medals
Scope and Content: Includes awards from Seoul National University Hospital,
International Botanical Congress, and Dartmouth College
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approximately 1960s-1990s |
| 5 | 2380-012 | Graduation Tassels |
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| 5 | 2380-012 | Pin
Scope and Content: Contains University of Washington Alumni Pin
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| 6 | 2380-012 | Photobook |
approximately 1930s |
| 7 | 2380-012 | Undergraduate Degree
Scope and Content: From Dartmouth College
|
1959 |
| 7 | 2380-012 | Italian Commendation |
1962 |
| 7 | 2380-012 | Certificate
Scope and Content: Membership Certificate for National Council of Humanities
|
1972 |
| 7 | 2380-012 | Honorary Law Degree
Scope and Content: From University of California
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1962 |
| 7 | 2380-012 | Honorary Degree
Scope and Content: From University of British Columbia
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1959 |
| 8 | 2380-012 | Commencement Robes
Scope and Content: Contains 2 robes
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| 8 | 2380-012 | Hoods
Scope and Content: Contains 10 graduation hoods for honorary degrees
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| 8 | 2380-012 | Hat |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College presidents--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Universities and colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle--Administration
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Odegaard, Charles E., 1911-1999--Archives
- Odegaard, Charles E., 1911-1999--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- University of Washington--Presidents
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
