Palmer family papers, circa 1899-1982
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Palmer family
- Title
- Palmer family papers
- Dates
- circa 1899-1982 (inclusive)18991982
- Quantity
- circa 5.50 cubic feet (13 boxes, 1 tube)
- Collection Number
- 4385
- Summary
- Papers and ephemera of father and son who were physicians in Seattle area
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Don H. Palmer, UW class of 1899, was an early physician in Seattle and later practiced with his son Rex B. Palmer. Both served as physicians to UW sports teams. They invented several medical devices, including a knee brace. They also practiced plastic surgery.
Content Description
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4385-001: Palmer family papers, circa 1899-1960 (bulk 1925-1960)
3 boxes; 3 oversize flat boxes; 1 tubeScope and Content: Letters, writings, financial records, Husky sports memorabilia, plans, scrapbook, photographs, ephemera. Husky memorabilia includes athletic medals, ca. 1899-1900; framed photograph of Frosty, UW mascot 1933; sideline pass ribbon for Rose Bowl game, 1937; and 2 metal tickets to the original UW stadium, 1920.
Some material represents Don Palmer's recreational interests of fishing and hunting. The collection is fragmentary; it came from the longtime family home in south Seattle.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Rights of Palmer family members transferred to the Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Sue Palmer, 12/16/1992.
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Description: Palmer family papers
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Accession No. 4385-002: Palmer Family papers, circa 1905-1982
5.50 cubic feet (7 boxes)Scope and Content: Patient account book (ca. 1905), ephemera, postcards, and memorabilia of a Seattle family of physicians. Bulk of accession is comprised of records of the San Juan Farm Association, a duck hunting club of Seattle businessmen who owned land on a spit near Dungeness, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula ca. 1933-1982.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Sue Palmer, 6/12/1995.
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Description: Palmer Family papers
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Physicians--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Plastic surgeons--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Palmer family--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics
- University of Washington. Stadium
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Palmer, Don H (creator)
- Palmer, Rex B (creator)
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Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
