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Ellen Anderson Independent Order of Good Templars photograph album, approximately 1918
Overview of the Collection
- Compiler
- Anderson, Ellen S. E., 1885-1966
- Title
- Ellen Anderson Independent Order of Good Templars photograph album
- Dates
- approximately 1918 (inclusive)19181918
- Quantity
- 0.21 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 6300 (Accession No. 6300-001)
- Summary
- Collection includes a photograph album with photos of the Independent Order of Good Templars (I.O.G.T.)
- 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
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ellen Sofia Elizabeth Anderson (born Gabrielsson) was born on February 1, 1885 in Bagganas, Tingsryd, Småland, Sweden. She emigrated from Sweden to the U.S. in 1901 with her older brother. She settled in Seattle around 1915 or 1916. She married Charles Seth Anderson (Karl Set when in Sweden) on April 10, 1918. He was born January 8, 1887 in Skarkind, Östergötland, Sweden and emigrated to the U.S. in 1914. They may have met at an I.O.G.T. event. They purchased a home together in Seattle in 1919. Ellen Anderson died in 1966.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This scrapbook was compiled by Ellen S.E. Anderson sometime around 1918. The photos are believed to be a Swedish group of Independent Order of Good Templars (I.O.G.T.) in or near Seattle. The single photograph of an I.O.G.T. picnic in Seattle features Ellen S.E. Anderson and Charles Seth Anderson, her husband.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fraternal organizations--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Independent Order of Good Templars--Archives
