Herman Anderson photograph collection

Herman Anderson photograph collection, 1909-1925

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Anderson, Herman, 1891-1971
Title: Herman Anderson photograph collection
Dates: 1909-1925 (inclusive)
19091925

1909-1918 (bulk)
19091918
Quantity: 18 photographic prints and 1 document (4 folders) ; sizes vary
Collection Number: PH1242
Summary: The collection includes photos of the UW track and football teams, group photos of Naval Companies, and photos of the U.S. Naval Unit at the University of Washington
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: Selected images can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view original photographs. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Herman Anderson was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on June 28, 1891 and grew up on a farm in Mount Vernon, Washington. He attended school in La Conner, Washington and then went on to the University of Washington where he worked his way through school. He played football for the University and was team captain in 1913. He was a four year varsity letter winner and won the Flaherty Inspirational Medal in 1914. In 1916 Anderson joined the Navy and was sent to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served on the battleship New Mexico and then at the U.S. Naval Unit Camp at the University of Washington where he was an Executive Officer. He went on to establish a successful milk delivery business in south Seattle. Herman died on September 28, 1971.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes photos of the UW track and football teams, group photos of Naval Companies, and the U.S. Naval Unit at the University of Washington.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donor: Wynn L. and Maxine Anderson, January 2011, March 2012.

Processing Note

Processed by Don Romero, 2014.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Herman AndersonReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
box-folder:oversize	item
OS6	1	University of Washington track team in stadium Herman Anderson is on left.	circa 1909-1910
Folder
1	2	Herman Anderson in football uniform This is a digital print of a photo.	circa 1914
1	3	Portrait of Herman Anderson in Naval uniform James and Merrihew, Seattle (photographer) This is a digital print of a photo.	circa 1917-1918

U.S. Naval Training Station at University of WashingtonReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
2	4	Navy football team sitting on bleachers Webster and Stevens, Seattle Daily Times (photographer) Printed under photo: Top row: left to right: Bartlett, McDonald, Crowley, Saunders, Williams, Maris, Chaplain James. Third row: Neal, Crawford, Willard, Sharpe, Routley, Stewart, Tegart, Coach Anderson. Second row: Green, Smith, Anstett, Norris, Potter, McCullom, Moriarty, Fish. Bottom row: Oliver, Gilmur, Donnelly, Wrucke, Rubottom, Hunt, Captain Simmons, Lowry.	1917
2	5	Naval officers holding onto car while Herman Anderson is cranking the starter, probably on the University of Washington campus	between 1917 and 1919?
2	6	Naval officers posing on bench at University of Washington Herman Anderson sitting on right of bench.	between 1917 and 1919?
2	7	Naval officers in front of University of Washington building Herman Anderson is third from left.The building is probably the former Washington State Building built for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition; the building was later used to house the library and the Washington State Museum.	between 1917 and 1919?
2	8	Group of Naval officers and cadets standing on stairs near tents Herman Anderson is in 1st row, 2nd from left.	between 1917 and 1919?
2	9	Naval cadets in parade formations Herman Anderson is visible with back turned at top left of observing officers at bottom of photo.	between 1917 and 1919?
2	10	Naval cadets in parade formations Herman Anderson is visible in front row of officers facing camera.	between 1917 and 1919?
box:oversize
XH7	11	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit First Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	12	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit "Crack" Second Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	13	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit Third Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	14	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit Fourth Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	15	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit Fifth Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	16	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit "Salty" Sixth Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	17	Panoramic portrait of U.S. Naval Unit Seventh Company in front of Forestry Building at University of Washington	between 1917 and 1919?
XH7	18	Panoramic view of companies of cadets, tents and building near lakeshore on campus	between 1917 and 1919?

DocumentsReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
2	19	Reunion Song Lyrics Sheet Songs included are: Bow Down to Washington, Alma Mater, One Two Three Four, Washington, Washington Boola Song.	between 1909 and 1925?

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