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Associated Shipbuilders of Seattle Photograph Collection, February 1, 1941-February 13, 1942
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Associated Shipbuilders of Seattle Photograph Collection
- Dates
- February 1, 1941-February
13, 1942 (inclusive)19411942
- Quantity
- 31 photographic prints ( 1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH2018-001
- Summary
- Photographs of workers and shipbuilding activities at Associated Shipbuilders of Seattle
- 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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Open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The Lake Union Dry Dock Company was started as a ship repair year in 1919. During WWII they began building boats for the U.S. Navy in partnership with Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co, in particular minesweeping vessels under the name Associated Shipbuilders.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of shipbuilding activities at Associated Shipbuilders. Images include workers, laying keel, views of drydocks, workers operating sandblasters, aerial views. Most of the ships appear to be naval ships including the S.S. Rockaway.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
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