Seattle Women's Ensemble Photograph Collection, ca. 1982-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle Women's Ensemble
Title
Seattle Women's Ensemble Photograph Collection
Dates
ca. 1982-1999 (inclusive)
Quantity
18 photographic prints (1 folder)
Collection Number
PH0626
Summary
Group portrait and rehearsal snapshots of the Seattle Women's Ensemble, a choral group that disbanded in 2000.
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

Collection is open to the public.

Request at UW

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Seattle Women's Ensemble, a feminist choral group founded in 1980, performed culturally diverse music which often focused on women's issues. The women of SWE were enthusiastically supported by Seattle's lesbian and feminist communities, but other issues including class, diversity, and the plight of oppressed groups, were also important to the Seattle Women's Ensemble. The chorus disbanded in 2000.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of 18 photographs of the members of the Seattle Women's Ensemble. Included are a group portrait and informal shots of rehearsals for choral and theatrical performances.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Barbara Glenn, April, 2001.

Processing Note

Processed by Shannon Lynch, 2003.

These photographs were relocated from the Seattle Women's Ensemble Records, Accession no. 5257-1, in the repository in 2003.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description
Folder item
1 1 Seattle Women's Ensemble group portrait
1 2 Ensemble members singing
1 3-9 Choral rehearsals
Color snapshots.
1 10-18 Rehearsal for "Nancy Drew Mystery Party"
Color snapshots.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Choirs (Music)--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Lesbian musicians--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Women singers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
  • Women's music

Corporate Names

  • Seattle Women's Ensemble--Photographs

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)