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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
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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
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Herman AndersonReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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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 | 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 | |
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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? |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Anderson, Herman, 1891-1971--Photographs