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Herman Anderson photograph collection, 1909-1925

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Anderson, Herman, 1891-1971
Title
Herman Anderson photograph collection
Dates
1909-1925 (inclusive)
1909-1918 (bulk)
Quantity
18 photographic prints and 1 document (4 folders) ; sizes vary
Collection Number
PH1242
Summary
The collection includes photos of the UW track and football teams, group photos of Naval Companies, and photos of the U.S. Naval Unit at the University of Washington
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

Selected images can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view original photographs. Contact Special Collections for more information.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Herman Anderson was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on June 28, 1891 and grew up on a farm in Mount Vernon, Washington. He attended school in La Conner, Washington and then went on to the University of Washington where he worked his way through school. He played football for the University and was team captain in 1913. He was a four year varsity letter winner and won the Flaherty Inspirational Medal in 1914. In 1916 Anderson joined the Navy and was sent to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served on the battleship New Mexico and then at the U.S. Naval Unit Camp at the University of Washington where he was an Executive Officer. He went on to establish a successful milk delivery business in south Seattle. Herman died on September 28, 1971.

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Content Description

The collection includes photos of the UW track and football teams, group photos of Naval Companies, and the U.S. Naval Unit at the University of Washington.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donor: Wynn L. and Maxine Anderson, January 2011, March 2012.

Processing Note

Processed by Don Romero, 2014.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Anderson, Herman, 1891-1971--Photographs
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