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Seko Family photograph collection, circa 1920s-1930s
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Seko family
- Title
- Seko Family photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1920s-1930s (inclusive)19201939
- Quantity
- 111 photographic prints
- Collection Number
- PH0226
- Summary
- Photographs of a Japanese-American family, circa 1920s-1930s
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The Japanese-American Seko family operated Bainbridge Gardens, a nursery on Bainbridge Island, Washington until they were evacuated during World War II.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of Japanese-American family (K. Seko) circa 1920s-1930s. Collection consists of wedding and funeral pictures (circa 1936); Bush Hotel in the International District, interior and staff (circa 1928); Wasada and Meiji Baseball teams; individual and group portraits in Western and traditional Japanese dress (1920s-1930s); Mount Rainier mountaineering expeditions; Seattle waterfront; Volunteer Park; Snoqualmie Falls; travel pictures from Oregon and Japan; and a photograph of Charlie Chaplin posing with two Japanese actors in traditional dress (Folder 9).
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
The required credit line for use of images from Special Collections is: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, [plus the negative number].
The negative number is provided with the image and is a letter + number combination such as UW13452; Hegg 1234; or NA1275. A typical credit line would be, University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, UW13452.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
