Merton Traver photograph collection

Merton Traver photograph collection, 1946

Overview of the Collection

Photographer: Traver, Merton
Title: Merton Traver photograph collection
Dates: 1946 (inclusive)
19461946
Quantity: 13 photographic prints (1 folder) ; 3" x 2"
Collection Number: PH1051
Summary: Photographs of the University of Washington buildings and landmarks in 1946
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

Merton R. Traver attended the University of Washington in 1946.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes photographs of University of Washington buildings and landmarks including the Columns, Parrington Hall, Denny Hall, Suzzallo Library, the Chimes Tower, and entrances to the campus.

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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

Acquisition Information

Donor: Merton R. Traver, 2004.

Processing Note

Processed by Don Romero; processing completed in 2012.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

University of WashingtonReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
item
1	Columns and Sylvan Theater Written on verso: Traditional 'columns' (Back of Cascade Hall).	1946
2	Miller Hall Written on verso: Back of Education Hall. University offices are in this building.	1946
3	Savery Hall with cars parked in front Written on verso: Philosophy Hall (where I take Psychology).	1946
4	Chimes Tower Written on verso: The Chimes Tower, an old blind man plays numbers on the chimes 3 times a day.	1946
5	View across lawn towards buildings Written on verso: Looking toward the upper campus from in front of library. Parrington Hall on left, Denny Hall in middle, Philosophy Hall on right.	1946
6	Suzzallo Library Written on verso: One wing (main wing) of the library.	1946
7	Mary Gates Hall Written on verso: Physics Hall.	1946
8	Hec Edmundson Pavilion Written on verso: W.U. Pavilion south entrance.	1946
9	Husky Stadium with cars parked outside Written on verso: Looking east toward the stadium.	1946
10	Suzzallo Library and street entrance Written on verso: One of the many approaches to the campus. Library on left.	1946
11	Memorial Way on campus Written on verso: North approach to campus. Comes down from "Greek Row".	1946
12	Bridge across Rainier Vista Written on verso: South approach of campus. Looking in toward frosh pond.	1946
13	Drumheller Fountain and Bagley Hall Written on verso: Looking across Frosh pond toward Bagley Hall (Chem. building).	1946

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