University of Washington alumni reunion photograph collection

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: 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: 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

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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

Processing Note

Processed by Lindsay Clark and Marion Brown, 2008.

Photographs were on 5 deteriorating album pages. Each folder corresponds to a page. The original order of the photographs has been maintained.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

1950 reunionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
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	Miss Ottilie G. Boetzkes, J. Willis Sayre, Edgar J. Wright, Mrs. Othilia Carroll Beals, Dr. Lyman E. Thayer, Judge Walter B. Beals, Carl E. Morford, Edwin Fredlund, and the Reverend Arthur C. Vail pose for a group picture.	1950

1952 reunionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
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	William Byron Lane pinning a corsage on Mrs. Pearl McDonnell	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
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
box-folder:oversize	item
OS3	5	Golden "W" 50 years Reunion Album cover

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