Charlotte and Dorothy Smith papers, 1950-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Smith, Dorothy
Title
Charlotte and Dorothy Smith papers
Dates
1950-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.79 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
6081 (Accession No. 6081-001)
Summary
Exhibition catalogs for shows featuring Charlotte and Dorothy Smith, twin sisters who were avid amateur photographers based in Seattle, 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

Open to all users.

Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Twin sisters Charlotte and Dorothy Smith studied at the University of Washington and were avid amateur photographers. Their slides and photographs were a part of innumerable international photography exhibitions, and they received many awards and honors. The Photographic Society of America's Photojournalist of the Year Award is known as the "Smith Award" in honor of Charlotte and Dorothy Smith.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Exhibition catalogs for shows featuring Charlotte and Dorothy Smith's work. Also included are certificates, newsletters, Seattle Photographic Society rosters, exhibition acceptance and selection cards, award ribbons, exhibition entry forms, and ephemera.

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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.

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Preservation Note

Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.

Acquisition Information

David F. Martin, 2008-11-18

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Alabama International Exhibition of Photography 1967-1974
1 Arizona State Fair Exhibition of Photography 1954-1966
1 Baltimore International Exhibition of Photography 1955-1970
1 Boston International Exhibition of Photography 1955-1970
1 British Columbia International Exhibition of Photography 1974-1979
1 Calgary "Stampede" Salon of Pictorial Photography 1957-1972
1 CavOILcade Exhibition of Photography (Texas) 1958-1968
1 Central Washington International Exhibition of Photography 1956-1972
1 Charter Oak International Color Slide Exhibition (Connecticut) 1953, 1968-1970
1 Chicago International Color Slide Exhibit 1952-1970
1 Chicago International Exhibition of Nature Photography 1952-1954
1 Chicago International Exhibition of Photography 1965-1969
1 Columbus International Color and Natural Slide Exhibit 1954-1961
1 Denver International Exhibition of Photography 1958-1977
1 El Camino Real International Color Slide Exhibition 1952-1977
1 Fresno International Salon of Photography 1967-1971
1 Idaho International Photographic Exhibit 1961-1977
1 International Photography Exhibit - Southern California Exposition 1968-1970
1 Light and Shadow International Exhibition of Photography 1968-1971
1 Los Angeles County Fair - International Exhibition of Photography 1958, 1968, 1970
1 Magic Empire Color Slide Exhibit (Oklahoma) 1952-1958, 1970
1 Mississippi Valley Salon of Photography 1952-1959, 1971-1972
1 Mother Lode International Color Slide Exhibition (California) 1969-1977
1 New York International Color Slide Exhibit 1954-1955, 1959
1 New York International Salon of Photography 1955-1956
1 Arizona State Fair Exhibition of Photography 1954-1966
1 North American Photographs Exhibit at the California State Fair 1956-1979
1 Northwest Council of Camera Clubs (NWCCC) 1968-1981
1 Northwest International Exhibition of Photography (formerly Northwest International Photographic Salon) 1953-1976
1 Oregon State Fair International Salon of Photography 1968-1971
1 Oregon Trail International Color Slide Exhibit 1956-1967
1 Philadelphia International Exhibition of Photography 1953-1954, 1968
1-2 Photographic Society of America Annual Convention and Exhibition 1952-1979
2 Photographic Society of America regional conventions 1966-1975
2 Pittsburgh All Color Exhibit 1952-1979
2 Pittsburgh Salon of Photographic Art 1962-1970
2 Reading Annual International Color Slide Exhibit (Pennsylvania) 1953-1970
2 Rochester International Salon of Photography 1952-1977
2 Salt Lake International Color Slide Exhibition 1971-1977
2 San Francisco International Colorslide-Natureslide Exhibition 1952-1955, 1970-1979
2 Seattle International Exhibition of Photography 1953-1973
2 Southern California Council of Camera Clubs International Exhibition of Photography 1965-1972
2 Southwest International Exhibition of Photography 1954-1970
2 Stampede City International Exhibition of Color Photography (Canada) 1971-1975
2 Toronto International Salon of Photography 1963-1972
2 Victoria International Salon of Photography 1961-1966
2 Wichita International Exhibition of Photography 1961-1977
2-3 Miscellaneous Exhibition Catalogs 1950s-1970s
3 Certificates 1952-1960
3 Newsletters 1950s
3 Seattle Photographic Society rosters 1961-1962, 1978-1979
3 Exhibition Acceptance and Selection Cards 1950-1975
3 Award Ribbons 1950s-1970s
3 Exhibition Entry Forms 1950s-1960s
3 Ephemera 1950s-1970s
3 University of Washington 1920s

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Photography--United States--Exhibitions
  • Women photographers--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Smith, Charlotte (Photographer)--Archives
  • Smith, Charlotte (Photographer)--Catalogs
  • Smith, Dorothy (Photographer)--Archives
  • Smith, Dorothy (Photographer)--Catalogs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Ephemera
  • Exhibition catalogs
  • Newsletters

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Smith, Charlotte (Photographer) (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)