Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2661-001: Norman Davis papers, 1962
- Accession No. 2661-002: Norman Davis papers,
- Accession No. 2661-003: Norman Davis oral history interview, 1977
- Accession No. 2661-004: Norman Davis papers, circa 1920-1989
- Accession No. 2661-005: Norman Davis papers, 1981
- Accession No. 2661-007: Norman Davis papers, 1980-1981
- Accession No. 2661-008: Norman Davis papers, 1971-1983 (bulk 1982-1983)
- Accession No. 2661-009: Norman Davis videotape, 1962
- Accession No. 2661-010: Norman Davis scrapbooks, 1960-1962
- Names and Subjects
Norman Davis papers, circa 1960-1989
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davis, Norman, 1897-
- Title
- Norman Davis papers
- Dates
- circa 1960-1989 (inclusive)19601989
- Quantity
- circa 2.12 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2661
- Summary
- Papers concerning the Fine Arts Exhibitions of Seattle World's Fair
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2661-001: Norman Davis papers, 1962Return to Top
Scope and Content: A collection of papers concerning the Fine Arts Exhibitions of Seattle World's Fair.
Diary, speeches.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 11/25/1975.
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Accession No. 2661-002: Norman Davis papers, Return to Top
Scope and Content: "Doings and writings" Vol.1 (memoirs including letters).
Includes the previous accession, an account of his role in staging an art exhibit at Century 21.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 6/2/1977.
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Accession No. 2661-003: Norman Davis oral history interview, 1977Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Evelyn Klebanoff; transcript.
Digital Content/Other Formats: To view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 9/26/1977.
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Norman Davis oral history interview |
Accession No. 2661-004: Norman Davis papers, circa 1920-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Reminiscences.
"Doings and Writings," vol.2, includes many letters.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 10/23/1980.
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Accession No. 2661-005: Norman Davis papers, 1981Return to Top
Scope and Content: Eulogy of Amelia Davis by Rabbi Raphael Levine from funeral service of November 10,1981.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 1/1/1982.
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Accession No. 2661-007: Norman Davis papers, 1980-1981Return to Top
Scope and Content: "Doings and Writings" v. 3 & 4 (speeches, memoirs and letters).
Includes family letters, Memoirs of Jewish Community Center, Seattle, and writings on Art at the Seattle World's Fair.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 10/19/1982.
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Accession No. 2661-008: Norman Davis papers, 1971-1983 (bulk 1982-1983)Return to Top
Scope and Content: "Doings and Writings, vol.5 (mostly correspondence).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 8/18/1983.
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Accession No. 2661-009: Norman Davis videotape, 1962Return to Top
Scope and Content: Videotape.
"The Unfolding Vision," 1 hour black and white quad form videotape. Four art critics discuss the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21) art exhibit and art of the previous decade. The art work is shown. Norman Davis, Director of Fine Arts at Century 21, appears at the end.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Norman Davis, 8/18/1983.
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Accession No. 2661-010: Norman Davis scrapbooks, 1960-1962Return to Top
Scope and Content: Two scrapbooks containing correspondence, photographs, press releases, programs, reports, documenting art exhibits at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Sandra Volkman, 5/7/1997.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Davis, Amelia
- Davis, Norman, 1897- --Archives
Corporate Names
- Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.)
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Elliot, James (creator)
- Emerson, Guy (creator)
- Langsher (?), Jules (creator)
- Levine, Raphael H., 1901-
- Sandberg, Willem Jacob Henri Berend, 1897-1984 (creator)
- Sandburg, Wilem (creator)
- Sweeney, James Johnson, 1900- (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
