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Jake Arnautoff papers, 1935-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Arnautoff, Jake
- Title
- Jake Arnautoff papers
- Dates
- 1935-1991 (inclusive)19351991
- Quantity
- .28 cubic feet plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 2965
- Summary
- Longshoreman and artist located in San Francisco, California
- 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.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mr. Arnautoff, a longshoreman and artist, was active in Local 10, ILWU, in San Francisco, and opposed Bridges and a black militant faction just preceding and during the 1971 Longshoremen's strike. He collected ephemera on that period and from the earlier history of the union. Arnautoff illustrated Herb Mills' publication "The San Francisco Waterfront." He was the son of famed painter Victor Arnautoff.
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
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2965-001, Jake Arnautoff papers, 1935-1978
- Accession No. 2965-002, Jake Arnautoff papers, 1976, 1991
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2965-001: Jake Arnautoff papers, 1935-1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Tape recorded radio documentary, publications, manuscripts of publications, photos, poster, ILWU strike bulletins, newspapers, clippings, scrapbooks.
The radio documentary features West Coast longshoremen describing working conditions and other developments which led to the 1934 maritime strike and the formation of the ILWU.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Mr. Arnautoff, 1/9/1979.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1-1/5 | 2965-001 | SERIES I
: PUBLICATIONS |
1967-1976 |
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 2965-001 |
The Man on the Ladder,
drawings by J.V. Arnautoff |
1967 |
| 1/2-5 | 2965-001 |
The San Francisco
Waterfront, by Herb Wills, illustrated by J.V. Arnautoff |
Undated |
| 1/6 | 2965-001 | SERIES II
: PHOTOGRAPHS
|
Undated |
| 1/7 | 2965-001 | SERIES III
: THE
DISPATCHER
|
1971-1972 |
| 1/8 | 2965-001 | SERIES IV
: NEWSPAPERS, EPHEMERA
|
Undated |
| 1/9 | 2965-001 | SERIES V
: MISCELLANY
|
1971-1976 |
| 1/10 | 2965-001 | SERIES VI
: TAPE
RECORDINGS 485 A + B (reel to reel)
General Notes: Radio documentary on West Coast longshoremen covering the
topics of the 1934 maritime strike and ILWU.
|
Undated |
| 1 | 2965-001 | SERIES VII
: SCRAPBOOKS
|
Undated |
| OVERSIZE | 2965-001 | SERIES VIII
: STRIKE
POSTER (IWLU LOCAL 10)
|
1971 |
Accession No. 2965-002: Jake Arnautoff papers, 1976, 1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Publications, including sketches by Arnautoff.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Jacob Arnautoff, 3/1/1994.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Longshoremen's Strike, San Francisco, Calif., 1934--Personal narratives
Personal Names
- Arnautoff, Jake--Archives
Corporate Names
- International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union
- International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union. Local 10 (San Francisco, Calif.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Mills, Herb (creator)
Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
