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University of Washington alumni reunion photograph collection, 1950-1954
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- University of Washington alumni reunion photograph collection
- Dates
- 1950-1954 (inclusive)19501954
- Quantity
- 19 black and white photographic prints, 1 album page (5 folders) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH0363
- Summary
- Images of the University of Washington "Golden W" 50 year reunions held in the 1950s
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The UW Alumni Association (UWAA) was formed by a small group of graduates in 1889 in order to continue supporting the university as well as unite graduates. The group was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization during the presidency of R. Bronsdon "Curly" Harris, who held office from 1936 through 1964. Regular reunions were established during Harris's presidency as part of a larger effort to increase the membership and participation in the association. The "Golden W" fifty-year reunions were a part of that effort. Reunions included luncheons and parties held for classmates to reconnect. Thanks to Harris's efforts and extensive recruiting during the 1980s, the UWAA is one of the largest alumni associations in the country today.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains images relating to different University of Washington "Golden W" 50 year reunions held during the 1950s. Images are of reunion attendees and social functions. Includes photocopy of original album cover. Many of the photographs were made by James O. Snedden, who worked for University of Washington Information Services.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View selections from the collection in digital format.
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
1950 reunionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | item | ||
1 | a | Dr. Lyman Thayer, Dr. Alfred Strauss, and Dr. Don H.
Palmer sitting together |
1950 |
1 | b | Reverend Arthur C. Vail signing the
reception book |
1950 |
1 | c | Mrs. Nellie Heaton Durham and Mrs.
Clara Talmadge Bean pinning on their corsages |
1950 |
1 | d | Chauncey B. Rathbun, J. Willis Sayre,
Edwin Fredlund, Charles F. Sigrist, Garfield J. McGlinn, and Merton E. Brewer
sitting together on a couch |
1950 |
1 | e | 1950 |
1952 reunionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | item | ||
2 | a | Mrs. Martha Wiley, Mrs. Clara J. Bean
and a guest talking |
1952 |
2 | b | Frank Brighton, Judge Walter Beals,
Professor Fuller, Curtiss Parker, and two guests |
1952 |
2 | c | Ruby Brown Rucker and guests at
refreshment table |
1952 |
2 | d | Dr. William C. Speidel and Mrs. Rose
Glass |
1952 |
2 | e | 1952 |
1953 reunionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Folder | item | ||
3 | a | Hertie Wood Carle, M.S. Carle, F. E.
Brightman and C. W. Harris
James O. Sneddon(S2482D) (Photographer)
|
1953 |
3 | b |
August Rosenfeldt, Colonel Howard A.
Hanson, Charles Sigrist, Mrs. F. C. Robinson, Roland Oliver, Mrs. Pearlita
Stadelman Stiff, and Mrs. Sarah Reeves Adams planting a ceremonial sprig of
ivy
James O. Sneddon(S2483B) (Photographer)
The spade used to plant the sprig of ivy was first presented to
the university by Roland Oliver on June 9, 1903 on behalf of the class of 1903.
Howard A. Hanson gave the first Ivy Oration as part of this same ceremony. The
spade became an important element of the Ivy Planting Ceremony, which was part
of the graduation festivities of many classes until about 1955. The spade was
engraved with years ranging from 1903 to 1952, although not all years during
this span are represented.
|
1953 |
3 | c |
Members of the class of 1903, including
Roland Oliver, F. E. Brightman, Judge Donald A. McDonald, Charles E. Sigrist,
Colonel Howard A. Hanson, C.W. Harris, Adelle Morgan Robinson, Elizabeth
McDonnell McDonald, Sarah Reeves Adams, Lilian Miller Whitney and Pearlita
Stadelman Stiff
James O. Sneddon(S2482F) (Photographer)
Roland Oliver was class president of the class of 1903.
|
1953 |
3 | d | Mrs. Carrie Raser and
companions
James O. Sneddon(S2482C) (Photographer)
|
1953 |
3 | e | Bee Ober assisting Aruthur c. Ballard
with the reception book, while R. B. Harris looks on
James O. Sneddon(S2482B) (Photographer)
|
1953 |
1954 reunionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | item | ||
4 | a |
Curtiss Parker, Norman P. Lawson,
William C. Speidel, Robert H. Evans, Nettie Brewer Fletcher, George Randall,
Rose Glass, Carrie B. Raser and Eleanor Blodgett Mizsell look on as Dr. Henry
Schmitz and W. R. Hill plant a sprig of ivy using the ceremonial
spade.
James O. Sneddon(S3051B) (Photographer)
|
1954 |
4 | b | Dr. Henry Schmitz and Victor
Zednick
James O. Sneddon (S3051A)(S3051A) (Photographer)
Dr. Schmitz was president of the University at the time. He was
not a member of the class of 1903.
|
1954 |
4 | c | W. R. Hill, James Fletcher, Nettie
Brewer Fletcher and a guest looking at photographs
James O. Sneddon(S3051F)(S3051F) (Photographer)
|
1954 |
4 | d | Frank Egan, Mrs. Frank Egan, Colonel
Howard A. Hanson, and Ed. A. Philbrick
James O. Sneddon(S3051D) (Photographer)
|
1954 |
Album coverReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | |
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box-folder:oversize | item | |
OS3 | 5 | Golden "W" 50 years Reunion Album
cover |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington--Alumni and alumnae--Photographs
- University of Washington--Societies, etc
- University of Washington. Alumni Association