Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 1326-001: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1944-1961
- Accession No. 1326-002: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1948-1974
- Accession No. 1326-004: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1950s
- Accession No. 1326-005: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1950-1975
- Accession No. 1326-006: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1970-1976
- Accession No. 1326-007: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1960-1977
- Accession No. 1326-008: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1910-1978
- Accession No. 1326-009: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1977-1979
- Accession No. 1326-010: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1932-1980
- Accession No. 1326-011: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1975-1980
- Accession No. 1326-012: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1980-1981
- Accession No. 1326-013: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1982
- Accession No. 1326-014: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1977-1983
- Accession No. 1326-015: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1957-1985
- Accession No. 1326-016: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1985-1986
- Accession No. 1326-017: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1986-1989
- Accession No. 1326-018: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 1361-001: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1947-1957
- Accession No. 1951-001: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, [Information not available]
- Accession No. 1326-019: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1987-1990
- Names and Subjects
Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1910-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Torrance, Roscoe C. (Roscoe Conkling), 1899-1990
- Title
- Roscoe C. Torrance papers
- Dates
- 1910-1990 (inclusive)19101990
- Quantity
- 25.19 cubic feet (38 boxes plus 2 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- 1326, 1361, 1951
- Summary
- Civic leader, businessman, and political leader of Seattle, 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
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Open to all users.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Roscoe Conkling Torrance, nick-named Torchy because of his red hair, was an alumnus and supporter of the University of Washington sports teams known as "the Number One Husky." Torrance was born September 2, 1899 in Diamond, a small town in eastern Washington State. Later the family moved to Spokane where Torrance attended the Longfellow School. His interest in sports started early; he volunteered as a bat boy for the Spokane Indians baseball team. After moving to American Falls, Idaho, at the age of twelve, Torrance joined the American Falls High School baseball team. He attended high school in Spokane, where he was a football player, captain of the baseball team, and was voted "Yell King."
In 1918, during WWI, Roscoe Torrance became a student at the University of Washington. He volunteered for the Student Army Training Corps which was created at the University of Washington on October 1, 1918; however, the war ended before his intended training in Oklahoma could begin. While at the UW, Torrance was an athletic property manager for the athletic department, and was president of the Associated Students of the UW. While study body president, he raised funds for the building of a new stadium in 1920. Torrance played on the University's baseball team, which toured Japan during 1921.
After college, Torrance was employed as freshman baseball coach and assistant graduate manager for the UW athletics department. In 1924, he began to work as a billboard space salesman for Foster & Kleiser Company. In 1931, Torrance and his business partner William H. Seifert bought the Western Printing Company, and in 1938, the two acquired the Wood and Reber Advertising Agency, which later merged with Metropolitan Press. After Metropolitan Press' acquisition by Craftsman Press, Torrance was employed as vice president. Between 1926 and 1936, Torrance served in the Marine Corps Reserve. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he fought in the South Pacific as a member of the 3rd Marine Division, and he earned a Bronze Star.
Torrance's civic and sports-related activities in Seattle were numerous. As a member of the Washington Athletic Board of Directors, he helped create the 101 Club in 1933, an organization to provide support to athletes. After the purchase of the Seattle Rainiers professional baseball team by Emil Sick, Torrance was hired as executive vice president for the team. He took on this work for a small sum while continuing to work in the printing business. In 1936, Torrance became State Chairman for the March of Dimes and served in that capacity for twenty years. Torrance was also a founder of Greater Seattle, Inc., the originators of Seafair in Seattle. He was crowned King Neptune XIX of Seafair in 1968. In 1962, Torrance and his wife were co-chairs of the Century 21 Exposition's hospitality commitee, hosting such dignitaries as President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Jonas Salk. Torrance chaired the boards of the Western Pacific Insurance Company, the Salvation Army, and the Boys Clubs of America, and was a post commander of the American Legion. He was a member of the National Association of Manufacturers and Association of Washington Industries and a director of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Torrance was a member of the Rainier Club, the Seattle Rotary, Harbor Club, and Nile Temple of the Shriners.
During the 1950s, Torrance became involved in a public scandal due to his activities raising money for athletes. He was accused of running a "slush fund" that provided University of Washington players with more funding than the maximum financial aid allowed by the Pacific Coast Conference (forty dollars). Torrance and others felt that the maximum amount of funding allowed was far too little to assist the athletes with the cost of living and education. After the controversy, the University of Washington was placed on athletic probation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the University's teams could not participate in any NCAA championships until the probation concluded. These events caused Torrance to remove himself from his official ties with the UW's athletics department.
Despite the unpleasantness during the 1950s, Torrance's efforts in supporting the University were honored in 1972 when he received the Distinguished Alumni Special Service Award. The Puget Sound Sportswriters and Sportscasters gave him their Charles E. Sullivan Award in 1974. He was inducted into the UW's Hall of Fame and the Washington State Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. In 1989, Torrance was the first awardee of the annual Seattle-King County Association of Realtors' First Citizen Award. In 2001, he was posthumously inducted into the UW's Baseball All-Century Team.
Torrance married Ruth Doris Inkster in 1924. The couple had three children, named Shirley, John and William.
After the death of his wife, Ruth, in 1971, Torrance married Madge True in 1976. He also remained active in the community throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and served as the chairman of the board of the Western Pacific Insurance Company, director of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, post commander of the American Legion, and board member of the Salvation Army and Boys Club of America, and was a member of the National Association of Manufacturers, the Association of Washington Industries, the Rainier Club, the Seattle Rotary, Harbor Club, the Seattle Golf Club, and the Nile Temple.
Torrance published his memoir, Torchy, in the 1980s. He died on November 24, 1990.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, minutes, legal documents, ephemera, memorabilia, newsletters and other publications, photographs, clippings related to Torrance's involvement in political activities and conservative causes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 20 accessions.
- Accession No. 1326-001, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1944-1961
- Accession No. 1326-002, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1948-1974
- Accession No. 1326-004, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1950s
- Accession No. 1326-005, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1950-1975
- Accession No. 1326-006, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1970-1976
- Accession No. 1326-007, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1960-1977
- Accession No. 1326-008, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1910-1978
- Accession No. 1326-009, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1977-1979
- Accession No. 1326-010, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1932-1980
- Accession No. 1326-011, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1975-1980
- Accession No. 1326-012, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1980-1981
- Accession No. 1326-013, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1982
- Accession No. 1326-014, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1977-1983
- Accession No. 1326-015, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1957-1985
- Accession No. 1326-016, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1985-1986
- Accession No. 1326-017, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1986-1989
- Accession No. 1326-018, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 1361-001, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1947-1957
- Accession No. 1951-001, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, [Information not available]
- Accession No. 1326-019, Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1987-1990
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Roscoe C. Torrance photograph collection (PH0509)
Preservation Note
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1326-001: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1944-1961Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, files; 1944-1961.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe Torrance, Seattle, 1970-01-23
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Series 1: Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
1/1-5 | 1326-001 | General Correspondence
Scope and Content: AAU of US-Cramer; Dixon-Iewin; Johnson-Nutall; Occhsner-Women;
Miscellaneous
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1/6-9 | 1326-001 | Incoming Correspondence
Scope and Content: AAU of US-Everett Public Schools; Failor-Northwest;
Olympia-Sweeny; University-YMCA
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1/10 | 1326-001 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1950 December - 1960 May |
1/11 | 1326-001 | Amateur-Professional Standing |
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1/12 | 1326-001 | AAU of Canada |
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1/13 | 1326-001 | Basketball |
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1/14 | 1326-001 | Baton Twirling |
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1/15 | 1326-001 | Bicycle Contests |
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1/16 | 1326-001 | Boxing |
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2/1 | 1326-001 | Buchan Bakers |
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2/2 | 1326-001 | Everett Aquatic Club |
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2/3 | 1326-001 | Eligibility |
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2/4 | 1326-001 | Fencing |
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2/5 | 1326-001 | Gymnastics |
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2/6 | 1326-001 | Inland Empire Association |
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2/7-8 | 1326-001 | Judo |
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2/9 | 1326-001 | Kennedy Kids |
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2/10 | 1326-001 | 40 Kilometer Walking |
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2/11-12 | 1326-001 | Al Neff |
1955 March - November 25; 1955 November 29 - 1957 October |
2/13-17 | 1326-001 | New York Correspondence |
1949-1960 |
2/18 | 1326-001 | Oregon Association |
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2/19 | 1326-001 | Seattle Track and Field Club |
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3/1 | 1326-001 | Skiing |
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3/2 | 1326-001 | Skin Diving |
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3/3 | 1326-001 | Leonard Stokes |
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3/4 | 1326-001 | Swimming |
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3/5 | 1326-001 | Tacoma Parks & Recreation Department (Tom
Cross) |
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3/6 | 1326-001 | Track |
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3/7 | 1326-001 | Volleyball |
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3/8 | 1326-001 | Weightlifting |
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3/9 | 1326-001 | Wrestling |
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3/10 | 1326-001 | Women's Basketball |
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3/11 | 1326-001 | Commissioners |
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3/12 | 1326-001 | Committee Chairmen |
1954-1958 |
3/13-14 | 1326-001 | Entry Blanks |
1948 - 1960 April |
3/15 | 1326-001 | Judo: Out of Town Permits |
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3/16-18 | 1326-001 | Membership |
1956-1960 |
3/19 | 1326-001 | Permits: International |
1959-1960 |
3/20-4/1 | 1326-001 | Permits: Out of District |
1958 - 1960 May |
4/2 | 1326-001 | Physical Fitness Tests |
1953-1957 |
4/3 | 1326-001 | Role Changes |
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4/4 | 1326-001 | Sanctions |
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4/5-6 | 1326-001 | PNA of AAU Annual Meetings |
1956-1957 |
4/7 | 1326-001 | PNA of AAU Annual Meetings minutes |
1937, 1942, 1945-1957, 1959 |
4/8 | 1326-001 | Receipts |
1954-1958 |
4/9-10 | 1326-001 | New York Bulletins |
1951, 1955-1960 |
4/11-12 | 1326-001 | PNA of AAU Annual Reports |
1935-1940, 1942-1955 |
5/1-2 | 1326-001 | Clippings |
1946-1958 |
5/3 | 1326-001 | Photos |
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5/3 | 1326-001 | Ephemera |
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Series 2: Greater Seattle |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
6/1 | 1326-001 | General Correspondence |
1953-1963 |
6/2 | 1326-001 | Incoming Correspondence |
1953-1967 |
6/3 | 1326-001 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1952-1963 |
6/4 | 1326-001 | Organization |
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6/5 | 1326-001 | Financial Records |
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6/6 | 1326-001 | Minutes |
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6/7 | 1326-001 | 45 Annual Meeting of Governors |
1953 |
6/8 | 1326-001 | Clippings |
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6/9 | 1326-001 | Ephemera |
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6/10 | 1326-001 | Memorabilia |
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6/11 | 1326-001 | Miscellaneous |
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Series 3: Personal |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
6/12-13 | 1326-001 | General Correspondence |
1952-1962 |
6/14-16 | 1326-001 | Incoming Correspondence |
1953-1969 |
6/17-18 | 1326-001 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1952-1968 |
6/19 | 1326-001 | Financial Records |
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6/20 | 1326-001 | Chamber of Commerce |
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7/1 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes general correspondence |
1953-1960 |
7/2 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes incoming correspondence |
1952-1961 |
7/3 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes outgoing correspondence |
1953-1963 |
7/4 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes rules |
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7/5 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes clippings |
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7/6 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes ephemera |
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7/7 | 1326-001 | March of Dimes photos |
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7/8 | 1326-001 | Met Press & Western general
correspondence |
1951-1960 |
7/9 | 1326-001 | Met Press & Western incoming
correspondence |
1946-1964 |
7/10 | 1326-001 | Met Press & Western outgoing
correspondence |
1934-1968 |
7/11 | 1326-001 | Met Press & Western clippings |
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7/12 | 1326-001 | Met Press & Western miscellaneous |
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7/13 | 1326-001 | Republican Party Activities incoming
correspondence |
1952-1968 |
7/14 | 1326-001 | Republican Party Activities outgoing
correspondence |
1953-1956 |
7/15 | 1326-001 | Republican Party Activities - financial |
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7/16 | 1326-001 | Republican Party Activities minutes |
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7/17 | 1326-001 | Republican Party Activities clippings |
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7/18 | 1326-001 | Salvation Army |
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7/19 | 1326-001 | Seattle Rainiers general correspondence |
1952-1959 |
7/20 | 1326-001 | Seattle Rainiers incoming correspondence |
1952-1961 |
7/21 | 1326-001 | Seattle Rainiers outgoing correspondence |
1952-1969 |
7/22 | 1326-001 | Seattle Rainiers clippings |
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7/23 | 1326-001 | Seattle Rainiers ephemera |
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7/24 | 1326-001 | UW Athletics general correspondence |
1956 |
7/25 | 1326-001 | UW Athletics incoming correspondence |
1952-1956 |
7/26 | 1326-001 | UW Athletics outgoing correspondence |
1953-1961 |
7/27 | 1326-001 | UW Athletics clippings |
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7/28 | 1326-001 | UW Athletics ephemera |
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7/29 | 1326-001 | Universal & Western Concessions
correspondence |
1954-1960 |
7/30 | 1326-001 | Universal & Western Concessions
clippings |
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8/1 | 1326-001 | Washington Athletic Club correspondence |
1952 |
8/2 | 1326-001 | Washington Athletic Club clippings |
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8/3 | 1326-001 | Clippings |
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8/4 | 1326-001 | Miscellaneous |
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8/5 | 1326-001 | Ephemera |
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8/6 | 1326-001 | Memorabilia |
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8/7 | 1326-001 | Miscellaneous |
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Series 4: U.S. Olympic Committee |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
8/8 | 1326-001 | General Correspondence |
1954-1959 |
8/9 | 1326-001 | Incoming Correspondence |
1952-1963 |
8/10 | 1326-001 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1952-1968 |
8/11 | 1326-001 | Junior Olympics |
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8/12-9/2 | 1326-001 | Olympic Committee |
1946-1960 |
9/3 | 1326-001 | Pan-American Games |
1959-1960 |
9/4 | 1326-001 | Receipts |
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9/5 | 1326-001 | Clippings |
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Series 5: Wood & Reber Publishers |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
9/6 | 1326-001 | General Correspondence |
1958-1961 |
9/7 | 1326-001 | Incoming Correspondence |
1956-1960 |
9/8 | 1326-001 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1959-1965 |
9/9 | 1326-001 | Financial Records |
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9/10 | 1326-001 | Fishing Guide |
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9/10 | 1326-001 | John McCallum - Author (Six Beads from Abilene and
Scooper) |
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9/11-12 | 1326-001 | General Correspondence |
1954-1961 |
9/13-14 | 1326-001 | Incoming Correspondence |
1956-1969 |
9/15 | 1326-001 | Outgoing Correspondence |
1959-1961 |
9/16 | 1326-001 | Financial Records |
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9/17 | 1326-001 | Sales Promotion |
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9/18 | 1326-001 | Clippings |
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9/19 | 1326-001 | Ephemera |
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9/20 | 1326-001 | Miscellaneous |
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Box | |||
10 | 1326-001 | Photos |
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10 | 1326-001 | Pacific Coast Conference Record |
1916-1959 |
Accession No. 1326-002: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1948-1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, legal documents, ephemera, memorabilia, miscellaneous items; 1948-1974.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Torrance 9/5/74 and 12/3/74, 1974-09-05
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Series 1: Personal |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 1326-002 | Biographical Information |
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1 | 1326-002 | Brooke, Edward W. incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Ehrlichman, John D. incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Evans, Daniel incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Humphrey, Hubert H. incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Jackson, Henry M. incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Magnuson, Warren G. incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | McCall, Tom incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | A-Y incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Torrance vs. Fawcett incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Torrance vs. True incoming letters |
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1 | 1326-002 | Outgoing letters |
1954-1974 |
1 | 1326-002 | Minutes |
1974 |
1 | 1326-002 | Financial Data |
1948-1955, 1959, 1972 |
1 | 1326-002 | Court Papers |
1965-1967 |
1 | 1326-002 | Reports |
1956, 1971, 1974 |
1 | 1326-002 | Writings |
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1 | 1326-002 | Legislation |
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1 | 1326-002 | Notes |
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1 | 1326-002 | Lists |
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1 | 1326-002 | Certificates |
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1 | 1326-002 | Programs |
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1 | 1326-002 | Invitations |
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1 | 1326-002 | Agreements |
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1 | 1326-002 | Press Release |
1956 |
1 | 1326-002 | Map |
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1 | 1326-002 | Photographs |
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1 | 1326-002 | Magazines |
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2 | 1326-002 | Clippings |
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2 | 1326-002 | Ephemera |
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2 | 1326-002 | Greater Seattle general correspondence |
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2 | 1326-002 | U.S. Olympic Committee incoming letters |
1965-1971 |
2 | 1326-002 | U.S. Olympic Committee outgoing letters |
1960-1968 |
2 | 1326-002 | U.S. Olympic Committee Financial Data |
1964 |
2 | 1326-002 | U.S. Olympic Committee speeches and
writings |
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2 | 1326-002 | U.S. Olympic Committee clippings |
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2 | 1326-002 | Amateur Athletic Union incoming letters |
1966-1972 |
2 | 1326-002 | Amateur Athletic Union outgoing letters |
1967-1972 |
2 | 1326-002 | Amateur Athletic Union meetings |
1970-1971 |
2 | 1326-002 | Amateur Athletic Union financial data |
1972 |
2 | 1326-002 | Amateur Athletic Union lists |
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2 | 1326-002 | Amateur Athletic Union proposals |
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2 | 1326-002 | Wood and Reber Publishers incoming letters |
1967-1972 |
2 | 1326-002 | Wood and Reber Publishers outgoing letters |
1965-1972 |
2 | 1326-002 | Wood and Reber Publishers articles |
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2 | 1326-002 | Wood and Reber Publishers agreements |
1968 |
2 | 1326-002 | Wood and Reber Publishers legal documents |
1957 |
3 | 1326-002 | Wood and Reber Publishers wall plaques |
Accession No. 1326-004: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1950sReturn to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, photographs, ephemera, plaques.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe Torrance, Seattle, 1975-07-16
Accession No. 1326-005: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1950-1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: Memorabilia, certificates/awards, and ephemera.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: R.C. Torrance, 1975-09-23
Accession No. 1326-006: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1970-1976Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, ephemera; 1970-1976.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe Torrance, 1976-06-01
Accession No. 1326-007: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1960-1977Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letters, periodicals, ephemera, memorabilia; ca. 1960-1977.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: R.C. Torrance, 1977-10-03
Container(s) | Description | |
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Box | Accession | |
1 | 1326-007 | Correspondence |
1 | 1326-007 | Notes |
1 | 1326-007 | Clippings |
1 | 1326-007 | Periodicals A-N |
2 | 1326-007 | Periodicals O-Z |
2 | 1326-007 | Ephemera |
3 | 1326-007 | Miscellaneous |
3 | 1326-007 | Memorabilia |
3 | 1326-007 | Baby Books |
3 | 1326-007 | Kingdome |
3 | 1326-007 | March of Dimes |
3 | 1326-007 | Oceans |
3 | 1326-007 | Palm Springs |
3 | 1326-007 | This is my life (books) |
3 | 1326-007 | Universal Concessions |
3 | 1326-007 | American Legion |
3 | 1326-007 | Northwest Hospital |
3 | 1326-007 | Salvation Army |
3 | 1326-007 | Seattle Center, Coliseum |
3 | 1326-007 | Variety Club, Telethon |
3 | 1326-007 | University of Washington Annual Fund |
Accession No. 1326-008: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1910-1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, ephemera, memorabilia, photographs; ca. 1910-1978.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: T. Torrance, Seattle, 1978-04-26
Accession No. 1326-009: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1977-1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, newsletters; 1977-1979.
This accession consists of newsletters, correspondence and ephemera published by several national politically conservative groups. Also includes some correspondence with local political figures.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe Torrance, 1980-01-29
Accession No. 1326-010: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1932-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Financial records, correspondence; 1932-1980.
Contains financial statements of: Seattle Rainier Baseball Club, 1939-1955; Wood and Reber, Inc., 1933-1956; Western Printing Co., 1932-1954; and some correspondence with national Republican groups, 1980.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Torchy Torrance, 1980-05-01
Accession No. 1326-011: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1975-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, newsletters; 1975-1980.
Accession includes Mr. Torrance's correspondence and publications of national right-wing groups.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Torchy Torrance, 1980-09-25
Accession No. 1326-012: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1980-1981Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, certificates, mailings, ephemera; 1980-1981.
Items concern Torrance's support of Republican candidates and conservative causes.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe C. Torrance, 1981-10-29
Accession No. 1326-013: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1982Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, memorabilia, certificates, ephemera, oversize portrait, photographs; 1969-1982 (bulk 1982)
Items concern Torrance's support of Republican candidates and conservative causes.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe C. Torrance, 1982-12-09
Accession No. 1326-014: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1977-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, newsletters, photographs, ephemera, subject series; 1977-1983.
Main subjects covered in this accession are Mr. Torrance's activities in support of amateur athletics including U.S. participation in the Olympic games, and his support of Republican political candidates. Box 1 contains a number of photographs, including a good portrait of "Torchy" Torrance, a signed photograph of Ronald Reagan, a photograph of Ronald Reagan and George Bush, and others.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Torchy Torrance 9/8/83 and 11/17/83, 1983-09-08
Accession No. 1326-015: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1957-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, lists, clippings, ephemera; 1926, 1957-1985.
Items concern Torrance's support of Republican political activities and of U.S. participation in the Olympic Games; also, local sports and contributions to charities.
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Torchy Torrance: 4,5,7, and 8/84; 2/85, 1984-04-01
Accession No. 1326-016: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1985-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, Christmas cards, invitations, color photographs, awards, plaques, ephemera; 1985-1986.
Accession concerns Torrance's support of Republican political activities and local sports and contributions to charities.
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: "Torchy" Torrance 1985-1986; plaques from UW LIbrary Spec. Coll. 4/1/85, 1985-01-01
Accession No. 1326-017: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1986-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, Christmas cards, awards and honors, newsletters, color photographs, ephemera; 1986-1989.
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: "Torchy" Torrance 1986-89, 1985-01-01
Accession No. 1326-018: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1989-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, awards and honors, clippings, ephemera; 1989-1990.
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: "Torchy" Torrance 9/29/89 - 3/20/90, 1989-09-29
Accession No. 1361-001: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, circa 1947-1957Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, photographs, contracts, ephemera.
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Roscoe Torrance, Seattle, 1970-06-03
Accession No. 1951-001: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, [Information not available]Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, photographs.
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Roscoe Torrance, Seattle, 1972-05-17
Accession No. 1326-019: Roscoe C. Torrance papers, 1987-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Invitations, certificates, and materials from Torrance's involvement with the Republican Presidential Task Force, correspondence from recipients of Torrance's memoir ("Torchy!", (1988)), and other certificates, invitations, and correspondence.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Unknown; presumably Roscoe Torrance, possibly November 1990
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Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Torrance, Roscoe C. (Roscoe Conkling), 1899-1990--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Adams, Brock, 1927-2004 (creator)
- Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 (creator)
- Cooper, John M (creator)
- Evans, Daniel J., 1925- (creator)
- Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006 (creator)
- Hope, Bob (creator)
- Jackson, Henry M. (Henry Martin), 1912-1983 (creator)
- Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989 (creator)
- Miller, Floyd C (creator)
- Pelly, Thomas M. (Thomas Minor), 1902-1973 (creator)
- Reagan, Ronald (creator)
- Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979 (creator)
- Rosellini, Albert D. (Albert Dean), 1910-2011 (creator)
- Smith, R. Irvine (creator)
- Spellman, John (creator)
- Vanderjagt, Guy (creator)
- Wallace, George (creator)
Corporate Names
- Amateur Athletic Union of the United States (creator)
- American Cause (creator)
- American Conservative Union (creator)
- American Legion (creator)
- American Legion. Department of Washington (creator)
- American Security Council (creator)
- Americans Against Union Control of Government (creator)
- Conservative Caucus (creator)
- Craftsmen and Met Press (creator)
- Greater Seattle, Inc (creator)
- March of Dimes (creator)
- Metropolitan and Western Printing Company (creator)
- National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame (creator)
- National Police and Fire Fighters Association (creator)
- National Right to Work Committee (U.S.) (creator)
- New Freedom of '76 Foundation (creator)
- Northwest Hospital (creator)
- Republican National Committee (U.S.) (creator)
- Republican Party (King County, Wash.). Central Committee (creator)
- Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) (creator)
- Republican Party. National Congressional Committee (creator)
- Salvation Army (creator)
- Seafair (creator)
- Seattle Center (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Seattle Rainiers (Baseball team) (creator)
- United States Citizens' Congress (creator)
- United States Olympic Committee (creator)
- University of Washington. Annual Fund (creator)
- University of Washington. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. President (creator)
- Variety Club (creator)
- Western Printing Company (creator)
- Wood and Reber, publishers (creator)
- Young Americans for Freedom (creator)