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Randolph Pillow Papers, 1954-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pillow, Randolph
- Title
- Randolph Pillow Papers
- Dates
- 1954-1976 (inclusive)19541976
- Quantity
- 6 boxes plus films and oversize photographs, (4.5 cubic feet)
- Collection Number
- 2002.82
- Summary
- Materials relating to Dr. Randolph Pillow’s involvement in hydroplane racing in Seattle, plus postcards of Washington State
- Repository
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Museum of History & Industry, Sophie Frye Bass Library
P.O. Box 80816
Seattle, WA
98108
Telephone: 2063241126 x102
library@mohai.org - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public by appointment.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Randolph P. Pillow was a longtime hydroplane racing enthusiast and Seafair supporter. Between 1950 and 1975 he served as a driver, owner, medic, and general chairman for numerous hydroplane races throughout the Pacific Northwest. As medical chairman he oversaw the work of several dozen doctors and nurses on race day. In 1960 he and his staff handled 7 major and 242 minor medical cases in one day, ranging from drivers with crash-related burns and fractures to spectators with heatstroke. Pillow, a hematologist, was founder and executive director of International Medical Services at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains items accumulated by Dr. Pillow during his involvement in hydroplane racing beginning in the 1950s. Materials include correspondence, photographs, race programs, clippings, brochures, and other items. Also included is a hydroplane history written by Dr. Pillow in 1965. Collection also includes one box of postcards largely depicting scenes in Seattle and Washington.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Restrictions on Use
The Museum of History & Industry is the owner of the materials in the Sophie Frye Bass Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from MOHAI before any reproduction use. The museum does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Randolph Pillow Papers, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Location of Collection
15a.1.8 (Boxes 1 & 2)Location of Collection
15a.1.5 (Boxes 3 & 6)Location of Collection
12a.4.12 (Boxes 4 & 5)Location of Collection
5a.3.3 (films)Location of Collection
1a.3.11, 1a.3.14 (oversize photographs)Acquisition Information
The collection was donated by Dr. Randolph Pillow in 2002.
Separated Materials
These materials are part of a donation that also included a number of artifacts. These artifacts are cataloged and stored separately by MOHAI's Collections Department.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Awards | 1965-1976 |
| 1 | 1a | Brochures -- hydroplanes (see also box 3) | 1961-1974 |
| 1 | 2 | Clippings | 1964 |
| 1 | 3 | Clippings | 1965 |
| 1 | 4 | Clippings | 1967 |
| 1 | 5 | Clippings | 1968 |
| 1 | 6 | Clippings | 1969 |
| 1 | 7 | Clippings -- Seattle P-I Christmas greetings | 1968-1970 |
| 1 | 8 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1954-1958 |
| 1 | 9 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1959 |
| 1 | 10 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1960 |
| 1 | 11 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1960 |
| 1 | 12 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1961 |
| 1 | 13 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1961 |
| 1 | 14 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1962 |
| 1 | 15 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup | 1962 |
| 1 | 16 | Correspondence -- Seafair Regatta | 1964 |
| 1 | 17 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup Regatta | 1965 |
| 1 | 18 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records | 1965 |
| 1 | 19 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records | 1965 |
| 1 | 20 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records | 1965 |
| 1 | 21 | Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records | 1965 |
| 1 | 22 | Correspondence -- Greater Seattle | 1966 |
| 1 | 23 | Correspondence | 1966-1969 |
| 1 | 24 | Financial records -- Seafair Committee entertainment expenses (see also box 3 for 1967 Gold Cup budget) | 1965 |
| 1 | 25 | Hydroplane history -- original manuscript | 1965 |
| 1 | 26 | Hydroplane history -- transcription | 1965 |
| 1 | 27 | Hydroplane history -- working notes | undated |
| 1 | 28 | Hydroplane history -- working notes | undated |
| 1 | 29 | Magazines | 1957-1967 |
| 1 | 30 | Magazines -- boating | 1967-1968 |
| 1 | 31 | Minutes -- Gold Cup committee meetings | 1962-1965 |
| 1 | 32 | Photographs (see also box 3) | circa 1963-1970 |
| 1 | 33 | Photographs -- boats | 1966-1967 |
| 2 | 1 | Photographs -- drivers and owners | circa 1960-1970 |
| 2 | 2 |
Unlimited hydroplane Miss Wahoo of Team Boeing under repair, Seattle, circa 1958 Mira Slovak on hydroplane Miss Wahoo of Team Boeing, Seattle, circa 1958 |
circa 1958 |
| 2 | 3 | Photographs -- Pillow, Dr. Randolph, portraits | 1963-1967 |
| 2 | 4 | Photographs -- Seafair court | 1967 |
| 2 | 5 | Photographs -- Seafair festivities | circa 1962-1968 |
| 2 | 6 | Photographs -- Trophy presentations | 1964-1968 |
| 2 | 7 | Photographs -- U.S. Coast Guard band | undated |
| 2 | 8 | Press releases -- Seafair Regatta | 1963 |
| 2 | 9 | Press releases -- Unlimiteds, Inc. | 1965-1966 |
| 2 | 10 | Programs --Seattle races (see also box 3) | 1961-1965 |
| 2 | 11 | Programs -- Seattle races | 1966-1969 |
| 2 | 12 | Programs -- Races not held in Seattle | 1962-1967 |
| 2 | 13 | Results and standings -- Gold Cup 1904-1962 | undated |
| 2 | 14 | Results and standings -- Unlimiteds, Inc. | 1965 |
| 2 | 15 | Rule book and directory | 1964-1965 |
| 3 | 1 | Booklet -- Unlimiteds, Inc. | undated |
| 3 | 1a | Brochures -- hydroplanes | circa 1967 |
| 3 | 2 | Financial records -- Gold Cup budget | 1967 |
| 3 | 3 | Photographs (2 additional photographs stored in mat boxes) | 1970 |
| 3 | 4 | Programs -- Races held in Seattle | 1956-1959 |
| 3 | 5 | Survey maps -- Portion of Lake Washington Boulevard | 1958 |
| 3 | 6 | Survey maps -- Gold Cup course | 1962 |
| 3 | 7 | Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course | 1963 |
| 3 | 8 | Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course | 1964 |
| 3 | 9 | Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course | 1966 |
| 3 | 10 | Plans -- Seafair Official barge | 1964 |
| 4 | 2002.82.4a: Scrapbook containing clippings, brochures, etc. 18” x 23”
|
1958-1964 | |
| 5 | 2002.82.4b: Scrapbook containing clippings, brochures, etc. 18” x 23”
|
1964-1967 | |
| 6 | Postcards of Seattle and Washington State scenes
Also includes a few cards depicting British Columbia.
|
1undated | |
| box-oversize | |||
| K3 | Photograph of Miss Wahoo
Bob Carver (photographer)
|
undated | |
| J4 | Photograph of Slo-Mo-Shun IV
Pete Yoshida (photographer)
|
1964 | |
| Reel | |||
| 1-2 | 2002.82.1: Film: Unlimited hydroplane race in Seattle, filmed by ABC's Wide World of Sports 16mm
|
1965 | |
| 3 | 2002.82.2: Film labeled "Coast Guard District 13 Public Information Dept."
16mm
|
undated | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Hydroplanes -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Motorboat racing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Seafair
Finding aid prepared by Julie Kerssen
2006
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