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Photographs of Charles E. Odegaard, approximately 1958-1969

Overview of the Collection

Photographer
Sneddon, James O.
Title
Photographs of Charles E. Odegaard
Dates
approximately 1958-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 folder ( 22 photographic prints)
Collection Number
PH1560
Summary
Photographs of Charles Odegaard, a former president of the University of Washington from 1958-1973
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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Charles Odegaard (January 10, 1911 – November 14, 1999) was the president of the University of Washington from 1958-1973. Odegaard is credited in transforming the University of Washington from an average state university to one among the top public universities in the United States. His achievements include boosting minority enrollment, preparing the UW for the "baby boom" of the 1960s, and securing a $195 million construction budget for the UW. During his years at the UW, the student population soared from 16,000 to 34,000. Thirty-five new buildings were constructed. UW Health Sciences schools grew, and graduate programs achieved increased prominence.

Born in Chicago Heights, Illnois, he earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1932 at Dartmouth College. He earned master's and doctorate degrees in history at Harvard University in 1933 and 1937. He taught at the University of Illinois, then served in the Navy during World War II. In addition to serving as UW president, he was a professor of higher education and a professor of biomedical history.

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Content Description

Photographs of Charles E. Odegaard while President of University of Washington. Most of the images were taken by James O. Sneddon.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed by: Melody Smith, December 2018.

Transferred from the Portraits Collection (Collection No. PH0563) in Special Collections, December 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Portrait of Charles Odegaard in academic dress
    James O. Sneddon (photographer)

    Written on verso of 1: Gift of Donald K. Anderson, 1998.

    Dates: between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 1
  • Description: Portrait of Charles Odegaard in academic dress
    James O. Sneddon (photographer)

    Written on verso of 1: Gift of Donald K. Anderson, 1998.

    Dates: between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Box:oversize OS7, Item 2
  • Description: Odegaard holding University seal and book in his office
    James O. Sneddon (photographer)

    Embossed on book: To John Fitzgerald Kennedy President of the United States in grateful appreciation for his participation in the centennial convocation of the University of Washington November 16, 1961.

    Dates: November 16, 1961
    Container: Folder 1, Item 3
  • Dates: between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 4
  • Description: Italo U. Di Marco presenting Storia della Letteratura Italiana to Odegaard and Marion Milczewski
    John A. Moore, Office of Information Services, University of Washington (photographer)

    Written on verso: ITALIAN GOVERNMENT GIFT Italo U. Di Marco, Consul of the Republic of Italy presented a gift of the nine volumes of the Storia della Letteratura Italiana to the University for the Library on December 13 in the Regents' Room. On hand to receive the gift were Dr. Odegaard, Executive Vice President Cartwright, Marion Milczewski, as Director of Libraries, and Professor Pace Friedman, and Professor Edith Kern. Also assisting were Irwin S. Blumenfeld, Manager Press Services, Stanton E. Schmid, Assistant to the President and John Moore of News Photography. -MAM-.

    Dates: December 1971
    Container: Folder 1, Item 5
  • Dates: between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 6
  • Dates: between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 7
  • Description: University of Washington presidential inauguration for Charles Odegaard
    Dates: November 7, 1958
    Container: Folder 1, Item 8-13
  • Description: Dr. Odegaard greeting unidentified man
    Dates: between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 14
  • Description: Dr. Odegaard with two unidentified men

    Written on verso: Ceremony

    Dates: November 7, 1958?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 15
  • Description: Dr. Odegaard with two unidentified men and a group of students

    Written on verso: Ceremony

    The photograph was taken at the same time as the previous photograph, item 15.

    Dates: November 7, 1958?
    Container: Folder 1, Item 16
  • Description: Dr. Odegaard with Milton Katims and unidentified student holding Meany Hall concert poster

    Milton Katims (June 24, 1909 – February 27, 2006) was an American violist and conductor. He was music director of the Seattle Symphony for 22 years (1954–76).

    Dates: October 16, 1958
    Container: Folder 1, Item 17
  • Description: Mrs. Odegaard with unidentified woman wearing a kimono

    Dr. and Mrs. Odegaard gave a reception for visiting scholars from Japan; this may have been taken during the reception.

    Dates: October 1, 1958
    Container: Folder 1, Item 18
  • Description: Elizabeth Jane Odegaard

    Elizabeth Jane Ketchum (1908-1980) married Charles Odegaard in 1941.

    Dates: undated
    Container: Folder 1, Item 19
  • Description: Charles Odegaard presenting President John F. Kennedy with a specially bound copy of the Centennial History of the University of Washington written by Professor Charles M. Gates.
    James O. Sneddon, Seattle (photographer)

    President John F. Kennedy visited the University of Washington on November 16, 1961, to deliver a speech at the university's 100th anniversary convocation. The speech was held at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

    Dates: November 16, 1961
    Container: Folder 1, Item 20
  • Description: Dr. Italo di Marco, Italian consul, presenting Dr. Odegaard with Storia della Letteratura Italiana
    John A. Moore, Office of Information Services, University of Washington (photographer)

    Storia della Letteratura Italianawas a history of Italian literature from the Middle Ages forward. Executive Vice President Philip Cartwright, Director of Libraries Marion Milczewski, Professor Pace Friedman, and Professor Edith Kern were in attendance. Also assisting were Irwin S. Blumenfeld, Manager Press Services, and Stanton E. Schmid, Assistant to the President. The nine volume set was presented to Dr. Odegaard as a token of appreciation for the excellent relationships between the consulate and the university.

    Dates: December 1971
    Container: Folder 1, Item 21
  • Description: Dr. and Mrs. Odegaard and unidentified woman, on the lawn of the president's home
    Dates: Between 1960 and 1970?
    Container: Box:oversize OS7, Item 22