Roslyn Foundry film, 1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gerth, David
Title
Roslyn Foundry film
Dates
1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 film reel (400 ft.) ; color (negative), silent ; 16mm
Collection Number
PH2019-003
Summary
Film of the Roslyn Foundry in Roslyn, 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

No user access copy is currently available for the film. Users may obtain a reproduction of the film for a fee by contacting Special Collections.

Languages
English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Ross Patterson opened the Roslyn Foundry in 1921. Located in Roslyn, Washington, the company supplied local coal mining operations with many cast iron components. The Foundry continued manufacturing storm grates and manhole covers until closing its doors in the 1980s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Men at work in the Roslyn Foundry, in Roslyn, Washington. The film shows workers pouring molten iron from ladels into storm grate molds. Filmed by David Gerth in 1978. The film length is approximately 15 minutes.

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: Burke Museum, January 4, 2019.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Foundries--Washington (State)--Roslyn
  • Iron foundries--Washington (State)--Roslyn
  • Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Geographical Names

  • Roslyn (Wash.)