Frances George papers, 1946-1951

Overview of the Collection

Creator
George, Frances
Title
Frances George papers
Dates
1946-1951 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.16 cubic foot (1 box)
Collection Number
5768 (Accession No. 5768-001)
Summary
scrapbook of the Silver Fishes synchronized swimming club
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
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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Frances George was a student at the University of Washington and a member of the Silver Fishes synchronized swimming club 1946-1949. She later married Raymond C. Jones and sang in the choir of the Seattle First Baptist Church. Frances died several years before her husband, who passed away in October of 2010.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

A decorated scrapbook album of Silver Fishes swim club memorabilia. Includes team portrait photographs; event photographs; programs, tickets, and other memorabilia; and newspaper clippings. Also included are later clippings and announcements marking the marriages of her teammates.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Swim teams--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
  • Synchronized swimming--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • George, Frances--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington--Societies and clubs--History--Sources

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives