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Arthur Nottingham photograph collection, circa 1910-1930

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Nottingham, Arthur
Title
Arthur Nottingham photograph collection
Dates
circa 1910-1930 (inclusive)
Quantity
146 photographic prints, 1 ephemera (1 box and 1 folder) ; sizes vary
Collection Number
PH0007
Summary
Arthur Nottingham family photographs and theatrical publicity photographs of Babe Harris, Babe Freeman and others, circa 1910-1930
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

The collection is open to the public.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Arthur Albert Nottingham (1890-1980) was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Frank (possibly George Frank) and Mary Nottingham. Census records indicate that George Nottingham moved his family across the country to Hoquiam, Washington, possibly after the death of his wife Mary. George F. Nottingham married Lena Erickson in 1901 in Chehalis County and they had a son, Arthur, born in 1890.

Arthur Nottingham served in World War I from November 1917 until December 1918. He married to Louise H. Nottingham and they lived in Seattle. Arthur was a police officer and Louise was a theater actress. Louise retired from the stage by 1930.

It is likely that Louise Nottingham went by the stage name Babe Harris. The photographs and ephemera in the collection show that she appeared as a chorus member in group acts such as the Billy Rice Musical Co. A newspaper clipping included in the collection describes the theatrical act of Babe Harris and Babe Freeman. The two "Babes" seem to have had a close friendship and theatrical partnership.

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Content Description

The collection includes family photos (mostly unidentified) and theatrical publicity photographs of Babe Harris (probably Mrs. Arthur Nottingham), Babe Freeman and other colleagues on the vaudeville circuits of the Pacific Northwest states. Many of the photographs of stage performers are unidentified, or identified only by first name or nickname.

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Use of the Collection

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Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

Terrance Cole acquired the collection from "Bill" of Hardwick's Swap Shop, who cleared it out of George [probably Arthur] Nottingham's house on Wallingford Avenue in Seattle in 1980.

Acquisition Information

Donor: Terrence Cole; received in 1986.

Processing Note

Processed by Heather Robbins and Elizabeth Russell; processing completed in 2012.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographic prints

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)


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