Anne Focke papers, 1968-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Focke, Anne
Title
Anne Focke papers
Dates
1968-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.00 cubic feet plus 2 sound cassettes and 1 transcript
Collection Number
2846
Summary
Tape-recorded interview of Seattle art gallery owner and activist on various civic arts committees
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

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Anne Focke is a graduate of the University of Washington in art history and owner of "and/or", an alternative space/gallery in Seattle. She is also active on various civic arts committees.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2846-001: Anne Focke oral history interview, 1977Return to Top

2 sound cassettes (90 minutes); transcript: 36 pages

Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Regina Hackett covering the 1970s; transcript

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Anne Focke, 10/31/1977.

Description
Anne Focke oral history interview

Accession No. 2846-002: Anne Focke papers, 1968-1974Return to Top

2.00 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, project and planning files, speech notes, ephemera, photographs, clippings, subject series.

Files in this accession predate her work at "and/or", the alternative gallery and arts center she helped to found in 1974. Includes information on the Assistant in Education program at the Seattle Art Museum, the Arts Commission, Bumbershoot, Henry Gallery Association and Allied Arts of Seattle.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Anne Focke, 11/5/1985.

Description
Anne Focke papers

Accession No. 2846-003: Anne Focke papers, 1972-1976Return to Top

1.00 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Correspondence, mailings, flyers, report, newsletters, lists, clippings, ephemera, subject series.

The entire accession concerns women in art.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Anne Focke, 4/14/1987.

Description
Anne Focke papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Art museums--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Women in art

Personal Names

  • Focke, Anne--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Allied Arts of Seattle, Inc. Trustees Board (creator)
    • And/Or Gallery (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
    • Henry Gallery Association (creator)
    • Seattle Art Museum. Assistant in Education (creator)
    • Seattle Arts Commission (1971-2002) (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)