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Walter G. McLean photograph collection, circa 1890-1942

Overview of the Collection

Collector
McLean, Walter G
Title
Walter G. McLean photograph collection
Dates
circa 1890-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
61 photographic prints (1 box) ; sizes vary
Collection Number
PH0084
Summary
Photographs of Walter McLean, family and friends, and activities at the University of Washington
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.

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Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Walter Gray McLean was born June 18, 1881 to Sutherland and Alma F. (Gray) McLean in Worthington, Minnesota. He was the only son, with four sisters. The family moved to Seattle in 1889, when Walter was seven. In 1891,Walter's father Sutherland McLean founded Sparkman & McLean, one of Seattle's oldest realty firms. Walter attended the University of Washington, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, Sigma Tau Chapter. He was coxswain of the University's first eight-oar crew, and involved in many student activities and organizations, including the Fir Tree honor society. He earned a B.A. in 1905, and an L.L.B. (Law degree) in 1907. As secretary to former University of Washington president Frank P. Graves, he acquired the nickname "Sec," which stuck with him the rest of his life. After college, in 1907, he joined Sparkman and McLean, his father's real estate company. He later became president of the company, remaining there until his death. In 1918, he joined the 17th training Battery in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Walter married Catherine C. Baxter of Seattle in 1922 and they had two sons: Sutherland Baxter McLean, and Luther Loren McLean. Walter was involved in many Seattle organizations. He was president of the Mercer Island Golf and Country Club circa 1929-1939. He was a 33rd Degree Mason, on the board of trustees of the Seattle Scottish Rite Temple, a member in the Nile Temple of the Mystic Shrine in Seattle, the Washington Athletic Club, the University Club, and the Seattle Realty Board. Although he never practiced law, he kept his membership in the Washington Bar Association. He was very active as a "Fiji" (Phi Gamma Delta) alumnus until his death. He died from a heart attack on May 30th, 1945 at the age of 63.

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Content Description

Photographs and formal portraits of the McLean family and friends, circa 1900 to 1940s. Most of the images are unidentified. Some are taken at the University of Washington circa 1902 - 1907 and show the Administration Building, (later named Denny Hall), Science Hall (later named Parrington Hall) and campus social activities; others are from a family album dated from the 1930s; a few photographs show McLean's activities associated with the business community and the Scottish Rite Temple. Photographers noted: Boyd, Peiser, Braas, E.J. Bailey

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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

Source: Shorey Book Store, December 28, 1966.

Processing Note

Processed by Susan Fitch, May 2012.

Photos transferred from Walter G. McLean Papers, Acc 670-001, circa 1967.

Photograph PH Coll 84.19 transferred from Portraits Collection, 2012.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • McLean, Walter G.--Photographs (photographer)

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)


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