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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)19831984
- 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
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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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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
"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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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VF | ||
VF3127 | News articles (copies) | 1983 |
folder:oversize | ||
1 | The Daily Zeitgeist, Summer 1983 Edition
The Daily Zeitgeist is copied from the original which has been
cataloged
|
1983 |
1 | Poster for Invisible Seattle Radio Adaptation | 1983? |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Invisibles (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)