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Bette Anderson photograph collection, approximately 1935-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Anderson, Bette
- Title
- Bette Anderson photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately 1935-1970 (inclusive)19351970
- Quantity
-
475 photographic prints
2 slides
1 film reel ; 16 mm - Collection Number
- PH0073
- Summary
- Photographs and other materials documenting the life of actress Bette Anderson
- 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
Access to portions of the collection may be restricted. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Bette Anderson was an actress involved in many theater activities in Washington State, where she was on the staff of the Seattle Repertory Playhouse from 1937-1950, and in Canada, where she participated in the Association Internationale Du Theatre Pour L'enfance et la Jeunesse, 1967-1970; Canadian Child and Youth Drama Association, 1962-1970; and Edmonton Parks and Recreation Department, 1950-1968.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of black and white photographs, slides, film and ephemera that document Bette Anderson's stage and personal life.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Preferred Citation
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Personal and family photographs | between 1935 and 1970? |
| 2 | Photographs of Bette Anderson during her theatrical career | between 1935 and 1970? |
| 3 | Seattle Repertory Playhouse Productions
|
1932-1948 |
| 4-5 | Unidentified theater productions | between 1935 and 1970? |
| 6 | Edmonton Theater for Children | between 1935 and 1970? |
| 7 | Unidentified theater productions 2 mounted color photographs
|
between 1935 and 1970? |
| 8 | Burton W. James - portraits | between 1935 and 1970? |
| 9 | Henrik Ibsen - drawing | between 1935 and 1970? |
| 10 | Ephemera | between 1935 and 1970? |
| Reel | ||
| reel | reel of film | between 1935 and 1970? |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Acting teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Actresses--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Theater and youth
- Theater--Washington (State)
- Theater--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
- Women theatrical producers and directors--United States
Personal Names
- Anderson, Bette--Archives
- Anderson, Bette--Family--Photographs
- Anderson, Bette--Photographs
- Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906--Pictorial works
- James, Burton W.--Portraits
Corporate Names
- Edmonton Theater for Children
- Seattle Repertory Playhouse
