George F. Whitworth family photograph collection

George F. Whitworth family photograph collection, circa 1860s-1900

Overview of the Collection

Collector: George F. Whitworth family
Title: George F. Whitworth family photograph collection
Dates: circa 1860s-1900 (inclusive)
18601900
Quantity: 10 photographs (1 box)
Collection Number: PH0878
Summary: Photographs of George Whitworth, his family and friends
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: 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

George F. Whitworth (March 15, 1816 – October 6, 1907) was a Presbyterian missionary and early pioneer of the Puget Sound area. Whitworth established many churches and is considered the father of Presbyterianism in Washington. He was the president of the University of Washington (then the Territorial University) from 1865-1866 and 1874-1876, and was the founder of Whitworth College (now Whitworth University) in 1890. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington.

George Whitworth was married to Mary Elizabeth Thomson Whitworth and had at least 6 children: James Edwin, Frederick Harrison, John Matthew, Clara, George Jr. and Etta.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Photographs depicting George F. Whitworth, members of his family, and friends.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View the digital version of the collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

The photos were found by the donor in the antique store he owned.

Acquisition Information

Donor: Ralph Becker, 2010.

Processing Note

These materials were accessioned as PH2010-014 in 2010.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
item
1	George Whitworth, Jr.	circa 1860s
2	Etta B. Whitworth	circa 1860s
3	Mary Eliza (Elizabeth) Thomas Whitworth Yantis and Gray's Photographic Gallery, Olympia, W.T. (photographer)	before 1866
4	Mrs. James E. Whitworth George Moore, Seattle, W.T. (photographer)	circa 1860s-1900
5	F.H. (Harry) Whitworth Wm. Shew, San Francisco (photographer)	circa 1860s-1900
6	Grace Whitworth George Moore, Seattle, W.T. (photographer) Written on verso: 'Eddie's girl". Presumably the daughter of James Edwin	circa 1860s-1900
7	George F. Whitworth	circa 1900
8	Wallace Thomson S.P. Danley, Macomb, Illinois (photographer) Most likely a relative of Mary Thomson Whitworth. Possibly the Wallace Thomson who was a Civil War doctor after whom the Wallace Thomson Hospital is named?	circa 1860s-1900
9	Frank White Brother of Clarence L. White	circa 1860s
10	James E. Whitworth Written on photo: Young brother J.E. Whitworth	circa August,1864-1866

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