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Wells Fargo Bank (University Branch) photograph collection, approximately 1870-1960

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Wells Fargo Bank (University Branch : Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Wells Fargo Bank (University Branch) photograph collection
Dates
approximately 1870-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
206 photographic prints (1 box, 3 folders) ; various sizes
Collection Number
PH0537
Summary
Photographs documenting the businesses and streets in the University District and the University of Washington, circa 1870-1960s
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
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Content Description

Photographs and postcards including NE University Way, businesses, residences, apartment buildings, churches (1900-1960s); views of the University of Washington and student activities from the Territorial University to the 1920s; views of the University National Bank on NE University Way and 45th St. (1900-1960s); the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909); and the King County War Finance Committee war bond events (World War II). Some of the photographs are by Linkletter Studio and Roger Dudley. These businesses were located in the Universtiy Disctict of Seattle located east of Interstate 5, including the area between Interstate 5 and NE Ravenna Boulevard. The University district earned its name from the development of the University of Washington lending itself to become the student district.

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Use of the Collection

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Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

The majority of the photographs are from a donation from Wells Fargo Bank. Photos PHColl 537.48, 54, 55, 56, 57, 66, 89, 90, and 91 were donated by Paul Dorpat in 2002.

Processing Note

Processed by Emily Craig, 2010.

Paul Dorpat donation accessioned as PH2002-018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 :   Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
  • King County War Finance Committee (King County, Wash.)
  • University of Washington--Buildings--Photographs
  • University of Washington--Photographs
  • University of Washington--Students--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • University District (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
  • University Way (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Dudley, Roger (photographer)

    Corporate Names

    • Linkletter Studio (Seattle, Wash.) (photographer)
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