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Danz family papers, 1905-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Danz (Family : Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Danz family papers
- Dates
- 1905-1972 (inclusive)19051972
- Quantity
- .28 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 2688 (Accession No. 2688-001)
- Summary
- Records of motion picture theater chain owners of Seattle, Washington documenting the growth of the chain
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Danz (d. 1961) founded the Sterling Theaters in the 1920s. His wife Jessie (Mohr) Danz, 1889-1973, was active in the Jewish Welfare Society, later renamed Jewish Family and Child Service. Caroline Danz (a daughter-law) was in charge of a dramatic presentation celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Jewish Family and Child Service in 1972.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Note, file cards, reports, programs, clippings, financial records, ephemera notebook (1905-1965), and photographs (1972).
Collection documents the growth of the Danz (John and Jessie) theater chain and the family's charitable bequests.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Historical Data | 1974 |
| 1/2 | Newspaper articles | 1975 |
| 1/3 | Memoranda | 1975 |
| 1/4 | Pamphlet, Project Street Surfaces | 1975 |
| 1/5 | Pamphlets, historical | |
| 1/6 | Farmer/Vendor study | |
| 1/7 | Urban Renewal Plan | |
| 1/8 | Design Report | |
| 1/9 | Miscellaneous | |
| Box | ||
| 1 | Book - diagrams and
photographs Building Exteriors, Department of Assessment Photos, Building
Interiors, Streets Within Project Area, Aerial Photos, Proposed Market
Development.
|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture theaters--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Danz, Jessie, 1889-1973
- Danz, John, -1961
Corporate Names
- Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Jewish Family and Child Service (Seattle, Wash.)
- Jewish Welfare Society (Seattle, Wash.)
- Sterling Theatres Inc
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
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