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Northwest Designer Craftsmen records, 1954-2024

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)
Title
Northwest Designer Craftsmen records
Dates
1954-2024 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.76 cubic feet (14 boxes plus 3 vertical files)
Collection Number
2514
Summary
Organization of professional crafts people
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

Open to all users.

Request at UW

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Northwest Designer-Craftsmen was founded by a small group of professional craftmen in 1955 to establish high standards of design, workmanship and business practices among craftsmen, to promote public interest in crafts, and to provide a voice for craftsmen in the area. Membership was limited to professional craftsmen, with associate membership possible for those otherwise involved with the crafts. Principle activities of the group have included organizing and participating collectively in shows (notably the 1961-1962 Seattle World's Fair), and general educational activity.

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Content Description

Correspondence, minutes, agendas, constitution, financial records, biographical material on members, photographs, clippings, slides, exhibition catalog, fliers, newsletters, and videos. Also includes materials generated surrounding exhibitions and shows, including artist lists with artwork details.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 9 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2514-001, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen records, approximately 1956-1972
  • Accession No. 2514-002, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen Karen Van Derpool records, 1968-1980
  • Accession No. 2514-003, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen minutes, 1968-1980
  • Accession No. 2514-004, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen exhibition catalog, 1990
  • Accession No. 2514-005, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen records, 1955-2012
  • Accession No. 2514-006, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen records, 2012-2014
  • Accession No. 2514-007, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen records, 2007-2017
  • Accession No. 2514-008, Northwest Designer-Craftsmen records, 2017-2021
  • Accession No. 2514-009, Northwest Designer Craftartists records, 1954-2024

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Artisans--Northwest, Pacific
  • Handicraft--Northwest, Pacific
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Workmanship--Study and teaching--Northwest, Pacific

Corporate Names

  • Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Archives
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Catalogs
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Congresses
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Correspondence
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Exhibitions
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Finance
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Membership
  • Northwest Designer-Craftsmen (Association)--Photographs
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