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William Jennings “Wee” Coyle photograph collection, circa 1900-1953

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Coyle, William Jennings, 1888-1977
Title
William Jennings “Wee” Coyle photograph collection
Dates
circa 1900-1953 (inclusive)
Quantity
95 photographs, (3 boxes)
Collection Number
1960.1821 (accession)
Summary
Photographs of William Jennings “Wee” Coyle. Also includes photographs of University of Washington athletics, events, and activities.
Repository
Museum of History & Industry, Sophie Frye Bass Library

P.O. Box 80816
Seattle, WA
98108
Telephone: 2063241126 x102
library@mohai.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public by appointment.

Languages
English.
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Biographical Note

William Jennings Coyle was born on March 18, 1888 in Sutter Creek, California. He moved to Seattle where he attended Seattle High School and joined the football team in 1904. He attended the University of Washington where he became well known as captain and quarterback of the football team. At that time (1910) he was the only quarterback to play four years without losing a game. He also lettered in baseball and track, and is honored in the University Hall of Fame in all three sports.

In September of 1917, at age 29, Coyle graduated from officer’s training camp at Presidio in San Francisco, California. Throughout his career he was a successful lawyer and businessman. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Washington State from 1921-1925 for the Republican Party. As a Seattle resident, he served for 15 years as the manager of the Seattle Civic Auditorium. He died in 1977.

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Content Description

The collection consists of 95 photographs (including 1 album) depicting William Jennings “Wee” Coyle and team members at Seattle High School; Coyle and team members from the University of Washington including sports, fraternities, activities, and events; Coyle after graduation from officer’s training camp; portraits. The collection chronicles Coyle's sports career starting in high school and on through college, and his later career as Lieutenant Governor of Washington State.

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Use of the Collection

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Restrictions on Use

The Museum of History & Industry is the owner of the materials in the Sophie Frye Bass Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from MOHAI before any reproduction use. The museum does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation

William Jennings “Wee” Coyle Photograph Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged into seven series: Seattle High School, Other High Schools, University of Washington athletics, University of Washington fraternities, University of Washington events and activities, First Officer training, and Portraits.

Location of Collection

2a.4.9

Location of Collection

1a.4.11 (oversize box)

Acquisition Information

Donor: William Jennings Coyle and Mrs. William J. Coyle in 1960.

Processing Note

Collection includes donation by Mrs. William J. Coyle, accession number 1962.2504 (4 photographs).

Separated Materials

These materials are part of a donation that also included artifacts. These artifacts are cataloged and stored separately by MOHAI's Collections Department.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Athletic fields--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Baseball players--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Denny Field (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Football players--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Fraternities & sororities--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Government officials--Washington (State)
  • Track (Sports)--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • University of Washington
  • University of Washington--Football
  • University of Washington--Rowing

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington
  • Seattle High School

Geographical Names

  • United States--Washington (State)--Seattle

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographic prints

Finding aid prepared by Rebecca Howe
2008

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