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Tacoma Historical Society photograph collection, 1900-1950
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tacoma Historical Society (Tacoma, Wash.)
- Title
- Tacoma Historical Society photograph collection
- Dates
- 1900-1950 (inclusive)19001950
- Quantity
- 4.59 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- PH2019-026
- Summary
- Negatives from the Tacoma area
- 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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Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Tacoma Historical Society was founded in 1990. The original focus of the group was on educational opportunities via community forums and publications. In 1993, the Society held its first “Historic Homes of Tacoma” tour as a fundraiser for the future museum. In January of 2008, the Society hired it's first director. In March 2014, the Society opened a museum in the historic Provident Building at 919 Pacific Avenue.
Source: Tacoma Historical Society website , accessed 2019-11-25.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Approximately 1,000 negatives, primarily nitrate depicting Tacoma area businesses, sports, military, families, automobiles and community activities. Includes approximately 60 rolled panorama negatives.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Tacoma Historical Society (Tacoma, Wash.)--Archives
Geographical Names
- Tacoma (Wash.)--Photographs
