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Invisible Seattle records, 1983-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Invisibles (Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Invisible Seattle records
Dates
1983-1984 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 vertical file and 1 oversize folder
Collection Number
6200 (Accession No. 6200-001)
Summary
Contains copied news articles, The Daily Zeitgeist (Summer 1983 Issue) and one poster related to the production of the book "Invisible Seattle: The Novel of Seattle, by Seattle" as well as the radio adaptation
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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

"Invisible Seattle: The Novel of Seattle, by Seattle" was published in 1983 by The Invisibles, a group of forward-thinking "literary workers" including Jean Sherrard, Larry Stone, Rob Wettig, James Winchell, Philip Wohlstetter, along with many others. Members of Invisible Seattle strolled the city in white overalls interviewing and collecting words from Seattle residents on miscellaneous topics such as the contents of their pockets and their favorite places.

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Content Description

Contains photocopied newspaper articles, the Summer 1983 issue of the Daily Zeitgeist; also contains a poster related to the production of "Invisible Seattle: The Novel of Seattle, by Seattle," both the book and the radio adaptation. "Invisible Seattle: The Novel of Seattle, by Seattle" was published in 1983 by a group of "literary workers" called The Invisibles. The novel was written using an experimental, collaborative process in which members of Invisible Seattle strolled the city in white overalls interviewing and collecting words from Seattle residents on miscellaneous topics such as the contents of their pockets and their favorite places. The compiled information was entered into a large mainframe computer by both Invisible Seattle members and members of the public during the Labor Day weekend Bumbershoot Festival of 1983. The novel was read aloud over the course of a 15-week broadcast on Seattle's KUOW-FM radio station, beginning in October 1983.

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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

2017-12-21

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: News articles (copies)
    Dates: 1983
    Container: VF VF3127
  • Description: The Daily Zeitgeist, Summer 1983 Edition

    The Daily Zeitgeist is copied from the original which has been cataloged

    Dates: 1983
    Container: Folder:oversize 1
  • Description: Poster for Invisible Seattle Radio Adaptation
    Dates: 1983?
    Container: Folder:oversize 1

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Invisibles (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)
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