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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 81-005: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1970-1980
- Accession No. 90-069: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1962-1989
- Accession No. 91-048: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1990
- Accession No. 92-032: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1967-1968
- Accession No. 97-015: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1907-1994
- Accession No. 98-093: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1957-1991
- Accession No. 05-068: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1982-1999
- Accession No. 70-017: University of Washington Museum Records, 1915-1972
- Accession No. 82-027: University of Washington Museum Records, 1920-1959
- Accession No. 93-023: University of Washington Museum Records, 1937-1963
- Accession No. 15-004: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum records, 1978-2010
- Names and Subjects
Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum records, 1907-2010
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum
- Title
- Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum records
- Dates
- 1907-2010 (inclusive)19072010
- Quantity
- 23.79 cubic ft. (27 boxes, 2 folders)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00318
- Summary
- Administrative records of Washington State's museum of natural history
- 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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Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Thomas Burke Memorial State Museum is Washington State's museum of natural history. The Burke Museum is also a University of Washington museum, with collections used for teaching and research. The museum exists to encourage understanding of, and appreciation for, the natural and cultural history of Washington, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim. Prior to the dedication of the current building in 1964, the Burke Museum was known as the University of Washington Museum.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, reports, memoranda, budget files, exhibition files, grant files, legal and real estate documents, subject files, publications, publicity materials, press releases, clippings, newsletters, donor files.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 11 accessions.
- Accession No. 81-005, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1970-1980
- Accession No. 90-069, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1962-1989
- Accession No. 91-048, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1990
- Accession No. 92-032, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1967-1968
- Accession No. 97-015, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1907-1994
- Accession No. 98-093, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1957-1991
- Accession No. 05-068, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1982-1999
- Accession No. 70-017, University of Washington Museum Records, 1915-1970
- Accession No. 82-027, University of Washington Museum Records, 1920-1959
- Accession No. 93-023, University of Washington Museum Records, 1937-1963
- Accession No. 15-004, Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum records, 1978-2010
Related Materials
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 81-005: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1970-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Research Report No. 1, Northwest Coast Basketry and Culture Change, by Joan Megan Jones; Announcements of lectures, field trips, exhibits; news releases; exhibit literature (1978-1980); newsletters (1974-1980); annual reports (1970-1976).
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records).
Acquisition Info: Transferred from the Holding Area, 1981.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 90-069: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1962-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, budget planning files, reports, exhibition files; 1962-1989.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Received from Richard Schwartz, May 18, 1990.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 90-069 | Historical Features |
undated |
1 | 90-069 | General Correspondence: Kirch, Patrick |
1987 |
1 | 90-069 | General Correspondence: Harshberger, Susan |
1976-1982 |
1 | 90-069 | Memoranda to Deans, Directors, and Chairmen |
1974-1981 |
1 | 90-069 | Budget Planning Files 8 folders
|
1965-1975 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Alterations |
1962-1963 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Association of Systematics |
1973 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Basement Laboratories
Project |
1962 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Black and Ames Report |
1989 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Black Widow |
1986 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Bonsai |
approximately 1981 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Building Expansion and
Remodeling |
1965-1966 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: China Project |
1966 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Copyrights--Curtis |
1978 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Equipment Loans |
1975-1989 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Exhibit Information |
1984 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Exhibits Division Matters |
1989 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Film Contracts |
1976 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Film Agreement--Curtis |
1973 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Film Distribution 2 folders
|
1983-1987 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Film Promotion |
1985 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Film--"Pages on the Past" |
1988 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Film--"Warriner" |
1986 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Fire safety |
1981-1982 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Florida Fieldwork |
undated |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Gunther Garden |
1983-1985 |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Indian Tribal Sources |
undated |
1 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Inventory Reports--Sales
counter |
1978-1987 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Letterhead |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Letters of Appreciation |
1978-1981 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Minor Repairs and
Alterations |
1972-1985 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Museum Equipment |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Museum Sales
Counter--Publicity |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Museum Shop Sales 2 folders
|
1977-1978, 1987 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Needs |
1976 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Projects |
1989 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Sale of goods and services
policy |
1989 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: six year plan 3 folders
|
1974-1981 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Space use proposal |
1986 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Sunset Review |
1982 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Truck |
1979 |
2 | 90-069 | Subject Series: Zoology Division Alterations |
1969 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Acetate Labels |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Airport Project |
1974 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Alaska Eskimo Drawings |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Allosaurus Sloth |
1975 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Archaeological Drawings |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Blackout Curtains |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Cattails |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Cell, The |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Centennial |
1985 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Circle Seating |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Classical South Gallery |
1971 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Classics |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Cleaning techniques |
1962 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Display Cases |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Exhibit Brochures |
approximately 1976 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Exhibit Proposals |
1976-1984 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Exhibit Clippings |
1975 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Other Museums |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Gambling |
1970 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Glass Boxes |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Ikebana |
1983 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Indians--general |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Indian Housing |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Indian Transport |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Korea |
1980 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Amphibian and
Reptile |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Miscellaneous |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Birds and Fish |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Hall of Man-Chinese
Exhibit |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Indians |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Photographs |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Plants |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Technical |
1969 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Labeling-- Fluorescent
Verilux |
1972 |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Maps |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Maps for Cases |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Map Drawings |
undated |
2 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: map technology |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Mayline Straight Edge |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Materials for Glass Cases |
approximately 1963 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: National Geographic
Photographs |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Noh Stage |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Nordstrom |
1962-1979 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Northwest Coast Drawings |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Pacific, Gertrude |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Pacific Spirits |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Paleontology Exhibit |
1980 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Philippine Drawings |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Photographs |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Photograph materials |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Preparations Photographs |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Planetaria |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Plantings-museum |
1966 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Plastic Foliage |
1969 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Plateau Drawings |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Puget Sound drawings |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Reports from Exhibits |
1986-1987 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Samples-materials |
1969 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Scrap gelatin |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Sepik Graphics sale |
1986 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Sepik river art |
1986 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Sketches of lower cases |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Solar System photographs |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Specimen photographs |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Spirit world of the Bering Sea
Eskimo |
1984 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Table case materials |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Table case plans |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Table case refurbishment |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Teak Exhibit case
specifications |
1963 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Terminated displays
photographs |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Tibetan Demon Trap |
1964 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Tibetan Grant 5 folders
|
1964-1968 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Tours |
1970 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Tribal design elements |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Seaweed, Willie |
1983 |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Varedplan Equipment |
undated |
3 | 90-069 | Exhibition Files: Women in Art |
1987 |
3 | 90-069 | Restricted Materials: Personnel memoranda-Margaret
Frest
Restrictions on Use: Restricted
|
1989 |
3 | 90-069 | Restricted Materials: Keys and Building
Passes 2 folders
Restrictions on Use: Restricted
|
1971-1972, 1983-1985 |
3 | 90-069 | Restricted Materials: Internal Audit
Restrictions on Use: Restricted
|
1981-1989 |
Accession No. 91-048: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Exhibition booklet (statements from Native American Tribes); 1990.
The booklet, "A Time of Gathering: an Intertribal Welcome; Statements from Thiry-Six Washington Tribes" contains the statements and logos used in a 1989 Burke Museum exhibit, "A Time of Gathering." Roberta Haines and Robin Wright were the editors of the booklet.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records).
Acquisition Info: Received from Susan Libonati-Barnes, March 8, 1991.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 92-032: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1967-1968Return to Top
Scope and Content: Annual report; 1967-1968.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records).
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 97-015: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1907-1994Return to Top
Scope and Content: Publicity, press releases, memoranda, press clippings; 1907-1994 (bulk 1993-1994).
These records resulted from public relations activities of the museum and document special exhibits, especially from 1988 to 1994. Includes research materials for 1985 centennial exhibit.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Received from the Burke Museum, January 22, 1996.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 98-093: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1957-1991Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, legal and real estate documents; 1957-1991.
Records are copies of documents dealing with the set-up of the Burke Trust based on the terms of the will of the late Caroline McGilvra Burke and the subsequent dissolution of the Trust. The proceeds from the dissolution were ultimately invested by the University of Washington in an endowment benefiting the Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Received from Roxana Augusztiny, October 26, 1998.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 05-068: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum Records, 1982-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Grant files; 1982-1999.
Grant files document continuing applications and proposals to the Institute of Museum Services for General Operating Support funding.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Received from the Burke Museum, September 7, 2005.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Institute of Museum Services (IMS)
Grant Files |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 05-068 | IMS |
1999 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS General Operating Support (GOS) |
1998 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS GOS |
1996 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS Proposal |
1995 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS Proposal |
1993 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS Proposal for GOS |
1992-1993 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS Grant |
1991-1992 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS Grant |
1990-1991 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS |
1989 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS Proposal |
1988 |
1 | 05-068 | IMS GOS |
1987 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS |
1986-1988 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS Photo Conservation Proposal |
1986 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS Grant |
1985-1986 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS Conservation Grant |
1985 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS Proposal |
1985 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS |
1984 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS |
1982-1983 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS Conservation Assesment |
1992 |
2 | 05-068 | Federal Initiative |
1991 |
2 | 05-068 | IMS Correspondence |
1984-1993 |
Accession No. 70-017: University of Washington Museum Records, 1915-1972Return to Top
Other Descriptive Information
General Notes: During the period represented, Dr. Erna Gunther was both Director of the Museum and Chair of the Anthropology Department.
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, subject files and records of the Puget Sound Academy of Sciences; 1915-1917, 1936-1953, 1962-1972.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records).
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Mona Bedall, Administrative Assistant in the museum, 29 July 1966.
Processing Info: Annual reports, 1962/63-1969/70 were added from the Archives "Holding Shelves" where current mailings are received and processed.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | Accession | ||
1/1 | 70-017 | General Correspondence |
1915-1917 |
Box | |||
1/2 | 70-017 | General Correspondence |
1940, 1949-1950 |
1/3-9 | 70-017 | General Correspondence (chronological
arrangement) |
1951-1953 |
1/10 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: Civic Unity Committee,
Seattle |
1949 |
1/11-12 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: Golden Gate International
Exposition |
1938-1940 |
1/13 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: Japan Consultant
Seattle |
1937-1940 |
1/14 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: U.S. Indian Affairs- Tulalip
Indian Agency |
1936-1940 |
1/15 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: U.S. Federal Art
Project |
1936-1937 |
1/16-17 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: U.S. National Youth
Administration |
1939-1941 |
1/18-19 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: U.S. Work Projects
Administration |
1939-1942 |
1/20 | 70-017 | General Correspondence: Washington state government
agencies (miscellaneous) |
|
1/21 | 70-017 | General Correspondence regarding speeches by Erna
Gunther |
1944-1946 |
1/22 | 70-017 | Procedures for accessioning in the museum |
1948 |
1/23 | 70-017 | Subject Series: Interracial Institute |
1951 |
1/24 | 70-017 | Subject Series: Field school |
1952 |
1/25 | 70-017 | Subject Series: Conference on Indian education &
welfare |
1942 |
1/26 | 70-017 | Annual Reports
General Notes: Unbound and bound. Not a complete set.
|
1941-1972 |
1/27 | 70-017 | Correspondence and lists of Klallam
recordings
Scope and Content: Made by Erna Gunther in 1925. Leslie Spier and George Herzog are
the correspondents.
|
1926-1928 |
1/28-36 | 70-017 | Puget Sound Academy of Sciences
Scope and Content: Includes founding meeting items (1928), newsletters (1929-32)
marine museum material, (1934-41) and miscellany
|
1928-1941 |
1/37 | 70-017 | Washington. State Capitol Committee
Scope and Content: Correspondence of Erna Gunther as member
|
1948 |
Accession No. 82-027: University of Washington Museum Records, 1920-1959Return to Top
Scope and Content: Publications (The Murrelet), 1920-1959.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Transferred from University Imprints, February 1, 1982.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 93-023: University of Washington Museum Records, 1937-1963Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, ca. 1937-1963.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Acquisition Info: Received from Wes Wehr, July 19, 1990.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 15-004: Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum records, 1978-2010Return to Top
Scope and Content: Records of the Development and Membership Office. Contents include press clippings, exhibit files, event files, development files and donor files.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact Special Collections for details.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use is unrestricted after access has been granted)
Acquisition Info: Phoebe Keleman, Burke Museum, 2015-01-20
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 15-004 | Press Clippings 1998 - July 2006 |
1998 - Jul 2006 |
2 | 15-004 | Press Clippings Nov 2005 - May 2007 and Press releases
1978-May 2009 |
Nov 2005 - May 2009 |
3 | 15-004 | Exhibit Archives A - E 1997 - 2005 |
1997 - 2005 |
4 | 15-004 | Exhibit Archives F - Z 1997 - 2005 |
1997 - 2005 |
5 | 15-004 | Events Archive A - J 1997 - 2005 |
1997 - 2005 |
6 | 15-004 | Events Archive K - Z 1997 - 2005 |
1997 - 2005 |
7 | 15-004 | Event files and press materials |
1980 - 2005 |
8 | 15-004 | Devo Misc.
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
unknown |
9 | 15-004 | Devo Events 2007-2010 |
2007-2010 |
10 | 15-004 | Donor files A-H and newsletters
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
unknown |
11 | 15-004 | Donor files H-Q
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
unknown |
12 | 15-004 | Donor files R-Z
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
unknown |
13 | 15-004 | Past Exhibits 2000-2010 |
2000-2010 |
14 | 15-004 | Past Exhibits 2000-2010 |
2000-2010 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Natural history museums--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Natural history museums--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Institute of Museum Services--History--Sources
- Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum--Archives
- University of Washington. Museum--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Museum (creator)