Seattle Women's Federation photograph collection, approximately 1889-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs
- Title
- Seattle Women's Federation photograph collection
- Dates
- approximately 1889-1969 (inclusive)18891969
- Quantity
- 20 photographic prints (1 box + 3 folders) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH0897
- Summary
- Photographs of members of the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs including Esther Maltby who was the president of both the Seattle and Washington State organizations.
- 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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Entire collection (except 10 & 11) can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Historical Background
The Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs (SFWC) was founded in 1889 as a branch of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (WSFWC) and the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). The SFWC was incorporated in 1922 and registered by the state of Washington. In 1966 it was granted non-profit status. Its purpose was to bring member clubs together to contribute to the community through service and academic study. In later years the federation became more centered on community service. For example, the group participated in projects such as the Community Improvement Program, an effort sponsored at the national level by the GFWC and Sears, Roebuck and Company. The program's aim was to improve the quality of life through city beautification projects, recycling programs, environmental awareness poster competitions, and other activities. The SFWC disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership.
Content Description
The collection consists of photographs of SFWC members; most of these are group photographs of Federation members at events. A number of photographs show Esther Stark Maltby who was the president from 1922-1924 and president of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs from 1925-1927.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs in 2000.
Processing Note
Processed by Emily Bailey; processing completed in 2011.
This collection was accessioned as PH2007-018.
Photographs were relocated from the Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs Records, Accession No. 5175-001, in the repository in 2006. One photograph (of a woman in a lace dress) was transferred to the Edward Curtis Collection.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Early Photographs from the SFWC
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Dates: July 19, 1889Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 1
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Description: Portrait of Lucy A. Maltby
This may be a relative of Harold E. Maltby who was married to Esther Stark Maltby. Photographs 2 and 3 are 2 versions of the same image.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 2-3
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Esther Stark Maltby
Esther Stark Maltby was the President of the Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1922-1924 and President of the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1925-1927. She also served as a Federation State Park Chairman from 1927-1960.
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Dates: between 1900 and 1920Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 4
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Description: Young woman, Esther Stark Maltby, sitting on a fence holding a fern
Another print of this image also in PH Coll 1133.3 Photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Maltby.
Dates: between 1900 and 1920Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 5 -
Dates: between 1920 and 1930Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 6
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Dates: between 1920 and 1930Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 7
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Description: Esther Stark Matlby in a flower gardenDates: between 1950 and 1960Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 8
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Group photographs of members of the Washington State and Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs
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Description: Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs Twelfth Annual Convention in Bellingham, WashingtonE.L. Meyer, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
Written on verso: Bellingham Convention, SFWC 1908. Presented to the Woman's Century Club by Mrs. Bessie I. Savage.
Dates: 1908Container: Box folder:oversize OS5, Item 9 -
Description: Panorama of members of the 31st Annual Convention of the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs in Walla Walla, WashingtonArnold, Walla Walla, WA (Photographer)Dates: June 15-18, 1927Container: Mapcase M273, Item 10
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Description: Panorama of members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs with President Coolidge in front of the White House (Schutz 3859)Schutz (Photographer)Dates: January 9, 1929Container: Mapcase M273, Item 11
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Description: Group of women on lawn in front of a house in Longview, Washington.Wilson-Pain (Photographer)Dates: between 1920 and 1930Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 12
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Description: Group of women on lawn in front of a house in Longview, Washington.Wilson-Pain (Photographer)Dates: between 1920 and 1930Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 13
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Description: Group of women standing on lawn outside of a house
The woman second from the right appears to be Esther Stark Maltby.
Dates: between 1930 and 1940Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 14 -
Description: Group of women on lawn outside of a house
The woman seated on the right side of the photograph appears to be Esther Stark Maltby.
Dates: between 1930 and 1940Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 15 -
Description: Group of women on lawn outside houseDates: between 1930 and 1940Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 16
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Photographs from the SFWC from the 1930s -1960s
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Description: Couple standing on the deck of a houseDates: between 1930 and 1950Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 17
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Description: Two men and a woman standing near a hydroplaneDates: between 1930 and 1950Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 18
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Description: Mrs. Lloyd LandsingDates: between 1960 and 1969Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 19
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Description: Sign at the Women’s Federated Forest listing donorsDates: between 1960 and 1969Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 20
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Maltby, Esther Stark, -1960--Photographs
