Randolph Pillow Papers, 1954-1976
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Awards, 1965-1976
- Brochures -- hydroplanes (see also box 3), 1961-1974
- Clippings, 1964
- Clippings, 1965
- Clippings, 1967
- Clippings, 1968
- Clippings, 1969
- Clippings -- Seattle P-I Christmas greetings, 1968-1970
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1954-1958
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1959
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1960
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1960
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1961
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1961
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1962
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup, 1962
- Correspondence -- Seafair Regatta, 1964
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup Regatta, 1965
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records, 1965
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records, 1965
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records, 1965
- Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records, 1965
- Correspondence -- Greater Seattle, 1966
- Correspondence, 1966-1969
- Financial records -- Seafair Committee entertainment expenses (see also box 3 for 1967 Gold Cup budget), 1965
- Hydroplane history -- original manuscript, 1965
- Hydroplane history -- transcription, 1965
- Hydroplane history -- working notes, undated
- Hydroplane history -- working notes, undated
- Magazines, 1957-1967
- Magazines -- boating, 1967-1968
- Minutes -- Gold Cup committee meetings, 1962-1965
- Photographs (see also box 3), circa 1963-1970
- Photographs -- boats, 1966-1967
- Photographs -- drivers and owners, circa 1960-1970
- Photographs -- Miss Wahoo, circa 1958
- Photographs -- Pillow, Dr. Randolph, portraits, 1963-1967
- Photographs -- Seafair court, 1967
- Photographs -- Seafair festivities, circa 1962-1968
- Photographs -- Trophy presentations, 1964-1968
- Photographs -- U.S. Coast Guard band, undated
- Press releases -- Seafair Regatta, 1963
- Press releases -- Unlimiteds, Inc., 1965-1966
- Programs --Seattle races (see also box 3), 1961-1965
- Programs -- Seattle races, 1966-1969
- Programs -- Races not held in Seattle, 1962-1967
- Results and standings -- Gold Cup 1904-1962, undated
- Results and standings -- Unlimiteds, Inc., 1965
- Rule book and directory, 1964-1965
- Booklet -- Unlimiteds, Inc., undated
- Brochures -- hydroplanes, circa 1967
- Financial records -- Gold Cup budget, 1967
- Photographs (2 additional photographs stored in mat boxes), 1970
- Programs -- Races held in Seattle, 1956-1959
- Survey maps -- Portion of Lake Washington Boulevard, 1958
- Survey maps -- Gold Cup course, 1962
- Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course, 1963
- Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course, 1964
- Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course, 1966
- Plans -- Seafair Official barge, 1964
- 2002.82.4a: Scrapbook containing clippings, brochures, etc., 1958-1964
- 2002.82.4b: Scrapbook containing clippings, brochures, etc., 1964-1967
- Postcards of Seattle and Washington State scenes, 1undated
- Photograph of Miss Wahoo, undated
- Photograph of Slo-Mo-Shun IV, 1964
- 2002.82.1: Film: Unlimited hydroplane race in Seattle, filmed by ABC's Wide World of Sports, 1965
- 2002.82.2: Film labeled "Coast Guard District 13 Public Information Dept.", undated
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pillow, Randolph
- Title
- Randolph Pillow Papers
- Dates
- 1954-1976 (inclusive)19541976
- Quantity
- 6 boxes plus films and oversize photographs, (4.5 cubic feet)
- Collection Number
- 2002.82
- Summary
- Materials relating to Dr. Randolph Pillow’s involvement in hydroplane racing in Seattle, plus postcards of Washington State
- Repository
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Museum of History & Industry, Sophie Frye Bass Library
P.O. Box 80816
Seattle, WA
98108
Telephone: 2063241126 x102
library@mohai.org - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public by appointment.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical Note
Dr. Randolph P. Pillow was a longtime hydroplane racing enthusiast and Seafair supporter. Between 1950 and 1975 he served as a driver, owner, medic, and general chairman for numerous hydroplane races throughout the Pacific Northwest. As medical chairman he oversaw the work of several dozen doctors and nurses on race day. In 1960 he and his staff handled 7 major and 242 minor medical cases in one day, ranging from drivers with crash-related burns and fractures to spectators with heatstroke. Pillow, a hematologist, was founder and executive director of International Medical Services at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Content Description
This collection contains items accumulated by Dr. Pillow during his involvement in hydroplane racing beginning in the 1950s. Materials include correspondence, photographs, race programs, clippings, brochures, and other items. Also included is a hydroplane history written by Dr. Pillow in 1965. Collection also includes one box of postcards largely depicting scenes in Seattle and Washington.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
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Restrictions on Use
The Museum of History & Industry is the owner of the materials in the Sophie Frye Bass Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from MOHAI before any reproduction use. The museum does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Randolph Pillow Papers, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle
Administrative Information
Location of Collection
15a.1.8 (Boxes 1 & 2)Location of Collection
15a.1.5 (Boxes 3 & 6)Location of Collection
12a.4.12 (Boxes 4 & 5)Location of Collection
5a.3.3 (films)Location of Collection
1a.3.11, 1a.3.14 (oversize photographs)Acquisition Information
The collection was donated by Dr. Randolph Pillow in 2002.
Separated Materials
These materials are part of a donation that also included a number of artifacts. These artifacts are cataloged and stored separately by MOHAI's Collections Department.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: AwardsDates: 1965-1976Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Brochures -- hydroplanes (see also box 3)Dates: 1961-1974Container: Box 1, Folder 1a
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1964Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1968Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1969Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Clippings -- Seattle P-I Christmas greetingsDates: 1968-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1954-1958Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1959Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1960Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1960Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1961Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1961Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold CupDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Correspondence -- Seafair RegattaDates: 1964Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold Cup RegattaDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and recordsDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and recordsDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and recordsDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and recordsDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Correspondence -- Greater SeattleDates: 1966Container: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1966-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Financial records -- Seafair Committee entertainment expenses (see also box 3 for 1967 Gold Cup budget)Dates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Hydroplane history -- original manuscriptDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Hydroplane history -- transcriptionDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Hydroplane history -- working notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Hydroplane history -- working notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: MagazinesDates: 1957-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: Magazines -- boatingDates: 1967-1968Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Description: Minutes -- Gold Cup committee meetingsDates: 1962-1965Container: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Photographs (see also box 3)Dates: circa 1963-1970Container: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Photographs -- boatsDates: 1966-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 33
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Description: Photographs -- drivers and ownersDates: circa 1960-1970Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Unlimited hydroplane Miss Wahoo of Team Boeing under repair, Seattle, circa 1958Mira Slovak on hydroplane Miss Wahoo of Team Boeing, Seattle, circa 1958Dates: circa 1958Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Photographs -- Pillow, Dr. Randolph, portraitsDates: 1963-1967Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Photographs -- Seafair courtDates: 1967Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Photographs -- Seafair festivitiesDates: circa 1962-1968Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Photographs -- Trophy presentationsDates: 1964-1968Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Photographs -- U.S. Coast Guard bandDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Press releases -- Seafair RegattaDates: 1963Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Press releases -- Unlimiteds, Inc.Dates: 1965-1966Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Programs --Seattle races (see also box 3)Dates: 1961-1965Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: Programs -- Seattle racesDates: 1966-1969Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Programs -- Races not held in SeattleDates: 1962-1967Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: Results and standings -- Gold Cup 1904-1962Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: Results and standings -- Unlimiteds, Inc.Dates: 1965Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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Description: Rule book and directoryDates: 1964-1965Container: Box 2, Folder 15
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Description: Booklet -- Unlimiteds, Inc.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Brochures -- hydroplanesDates: circa 1967Container: Box 3, Folder 1a
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Description: Financial records -- Gold Cup budgetDates: 1967Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Photographs (2 additional photographs stored in mat boxes)Dates: 1970Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Programs -- Races held in SeattleDates: 1956-1959Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Survey maps -- Portion of Lake Washington BoulevardDates: 1958Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Survey maps -- Gold Cup courseDates: 1962Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta courseDates: 1963Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta courseDates: 1964Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta courseDates: 1966Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Description: Plans -- Seafair Official bargeDates: 1964Container: Box 3, Folder 10
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Description: 2002.82.4a: Scrapbook containing clippings, brochures, etc.18” x 23”Dates: 1958-1964Container: Box 4
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Description: 2002.82.4b: Scrapbook containing clippings, brochures, etc.18” x 23”Dates: 1964-1967Container: Box 5
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Description: Postcards of Seattle and Washington State scenes
Also includes a few cards depicting British Columbia.
Dates: 1undatedContainer: Box 6 -
Description: Photograph of Miss WahooBob Carver (photographer)Dates: undatedContainer: Box oversize K3
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Description: Photograph of Slo-Mo-Shun IVPete Yoshida (photographer)Dates: 1964Container: Box oversize J4
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Description: 2002.82.1: Film: Unlimited hydroplane race in Seattle, filmed by ABC's Wide World of Sports16mmDates: 1965Container: Reel 1-2
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Description: 2002.82.2: Film labeled "Coast Guard District 13 Public Information Dept."16mmDates: undatedContainer: Reel 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Hydroplanes -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Motorboat racing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
- Seafair
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