Jessie Merrick photograph collection

Jessie Merrick photograph collection, approximately 1904-1915

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Merrick, Jessie B. (Jessie Bee)
Title: Jessie Merrick photograph collection
Dates: approximately 1904-1915 (inclusive)
19041915
Quantity: 27 photographic prints (2 folders) ; sizes vary
Collection Number: PH1109
Summary: Photographs and postcards of student activities at the University of Washington between 1910 and 1915 and views of Seattle and Index, Washington by UW director of physical education for women
Repository: 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: Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Jessie B. Merrick moved to Seattle from Wisconsin in about 1910. Starting in 1910, she served as the Director of Physical Education for women at the University of Washington and had a position that was heavily involved with young women’s activities. Later, she was involved with Seattle Public Schools and girls physical education.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs and postcards of student activities at the University of Washington between 1910 and 1915 and views of Seattle and Index, Washington.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View the digital version of the collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Donor: Bruce O. Armstrong, June 8, 2002.

Processing Note

Processed by Heather Robbins; processing completed in 2012.

The collection was accessioned as PH 2002-037.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Views of Seattle, Washington and Index, WashingtonReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Views of Seattle, Washington
box-folder:oversize	item
OS6	1	Panoramic view of Seattle showing building with Seattle Empire Laundry sign visible The Seattle Empire Laundry building was built in 1913.	After 1913
Folder
1	2	Seattle street and park	circa 1900-1910
1	3	Woman and man looking at a bear in bear pit at Woodland Park Zoological Gardens.	circa 1900-1910
1	4	Denny Hall, University of Washington campus	circa 1900-1905
1	5	Denny Hall, University of Washington campus	circa 1900-1905
		Views of Index, Washington
Folder	item
1	6	Gunn's Peak and town of Index, Washington	undated
1	7	Sunset tramway tracks through the woods near Index, Washington	undated
1	8	Man near the river with Mt. Index in the background	undated
Folder	item
1	9	View of Snoqualmie Falls Printed on photograph: The Quaker Drug Co.	undated

University of Washington campus and student activitiesReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Campus Day
Folder	item
1	10	Edmond Meany giving After Dinner Address to students on Campus Day	circa 1910
1	11	Group of men and women seated in front of tent-like structure at Univeristy of Washington on Campus Day	circa 1910
		Triumph of Spring dance and graduation at University of Washington	May 20, 1915
box-folder:oversize	item
OS6	12	Women dancing around poles for Triumph of Spring dance in front of Music Pavilion from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition	May 20, 1915
OS6	13	Triumph of Spring dance with women dancing and posing on lawn in front of Canada building from Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition with group of observors in background	May 20, 1915
OS6	14	Women dancing around poles for Triumph of Spring Dance with ribbons hanging down off poles and women crouched on the ground playing flutes	May 20, 1915
Folder
1	15	Triumph of Spring Dance at University of Washington with women dancing and posing on the lawn Written on verso: U of Wash, Triumph of Spring. My own dance. Spring in center. Flower beds sitting to as side. Dance about beds & Spring are Butterflies. South winds & zephyr. Water in background, May 1915.	May 20, 1915
1	16	Triumph of Spring Dance at University of Washington with women dancing and posing on lawn Written on verso: 450 Greek maidens playing ball.	May 20, 1915
1	17	Women in white walking at University of Washington on graduation day	May 1915
1	18	Graduation day at University of Washington with men and women walking around fountain in graduation caps and gowns	May 1915
1	19	Women wearing flowers in their hair and walking on dirt pathway	May 1915
1	20	Women wearing white with flowers in their hair with a crowd and maypole in background	May 1915
		Views of University of Washington
Folder	item
1	21	View of Denny Field Gamble (photographer)	1910-1920
1	22	View of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Music Pavilion building, Geyser Basin fountain, and Rainier Vista	1910-1920
1	23	Distant view of Auditorium and Science and Armory Halls from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at University of Washington	1910-1920
1	24	View of Jacobson Observatory at University of Washington Printed text on album: Denny Field U of W	1910-1920
1	25	View of Denny Field	1910-1920
1	26	Forestry Building during Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition Written on verso: The Quaker Drug Co., Seattle.	circa 1909
box-folder:oversize	item
OS6	27	Group portrait of women's sports team with women, one man, and Jessie Merrick From accompanying material: The person furthurest [sic] to the left is Jessie B. Merrick. We notice that her uniform is a little different than the rest. It may be because she was the team leader.	undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

Merrick, Jessie B. (Jessie Bee)--Photographs

Corporate Names

University of Washington--Buildings--Photographs
University of Washington--Students--Photographs

Geographical Names

Index (Wash.)--Photographs
Seattle (Wash.)--Photographs

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