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Family Outings in the Pacific Northwest Photograph Collection, 1907
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Family Outings in the Pacific Northwest Photograph Collection
- Dates
- 1907 (inclusive)19071907
- Quantity
- 14 photographs (1 folder) ; 3 x 4 inches
- Collection Number
- PH0864
- Summary
- Photographs of groups at the Meadows racetrack and other locations in Seattle and at Duckabush, 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
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The "Meadows" Race Track was built in 1902 at Georgetown near Seattle, designed for horse races over a 10-day racing season. An opulent clubhouse catered to the wealthy who came to watch the races. In 1903, the racing season was extended to 30 days each summer. In 1905, the "Meadows" began to race automobiles. The track was also a good location for early airplane flights some of which ended up in the nearby pond at the racetrack.
Duckabush and the Duckabush River are located along the Hood Canal on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. During the early part of the 20th Century, Duckabush was a popular vacation destination for the wealthy.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of photographs of various family outings from April to July 1907 which are grouped into three series. They include the following locations: most probably Seattle during the visit of General Booth (the founder of the Salvation Army), the pond at the "Meadows" Race Track at Georgetown, and Duckabush along the Hood Canal on the Olympic Peninsula. Each series features the same individuals although it is not know whether they are the same individuals in the whole collection.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
The location of the first series of photographs comes from biographical information concerning the life of General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. In 1907, General Booth embarked on a world tour. General Booth traveled to Seattle before visiting Vancouver. It is recorded that General Booth spent his 78th birthday, April 10, 1907, aboard the ship from Vancouver to Japan. Therefore, it is most probable that General Booth departed from Seattle the first week of April from the Great Northern Docks.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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SeattleReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Group of two women and two men holding crabs on a dock Caption on mount: "Anglers & successful too- Evidently they bit."Location most probably Great Northern Docks, Seattle, Washington
|
April 1907 |
| 1 | 2 |
Woman on city street sidewalk possibly in the Pioneer Square area Caption on mount: "Lost- strayed or stole."
|
April 1907 |
| 1 | 3 |
General Booth boarding automobile surround by crowd on the Great Northern Docks, Seattle, Washington Caption on mount: "General Booth G.N. Docks."
|
April 1907 |
| 1 | 4 |
Man and woman in front of brick building Caption on mount: "Puzzle picture- find my mother."
|
May 30, 1907 |
| 1 | 5 | probably May 30, 1907 |
The "Meadows" Race Track pondReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 6 |
Man and woman sitting on the bow of boat, the "Meadows" pond, Georgetown, Washington Caption on mount: "And- he thought he 'felt a nibble.' Who's at Sea?- The Fish!"
|
probably July 4, 1907 |
| 1 | 7 | probably July 4, 1907 | |
| 1 | 8 | July 4, 1907 | |
| 1 | 9 | July 4, 1907 |
Duckabush, WashingtonReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 10 | July 15, 1907 | |
| 1 | 11a | July 16, 1907 | |
| 1 | 11b | July 16, 1907 | |
| 1 | 12 | July 21, 1907 | |
| 1 | 13 |
Cat and dog on porch looking into box, Duckabush Washington Caption on mount: "Duckabush pets into mischief."
|
July 21, 1907 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Geographical Names
- Duckabush (Wash.)
- Duckabush River (Wash.)
- Georgetown, (Seattle, Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
