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University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1905-2011

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Alumni Association
Title
University of Washington Alumni Association records
Dates
1905-2011 (inclusive)
Quantity
112.68 cubic feet (91 boxes (including textual materials, CDs, and Floppy 3.5 in. disks), 28 posters, 6 vertical files)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00209
Summary
Records of the University of Washington Alumni Association
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

Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records). See individual accessions below.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

The University of Washington Alumni Association was first organized in 1899. Under the direction of R. Bronsdon "Curly" Harris, director of graduate relations and executive secretary of the alumni association from 1936 to 1964, the UWAA incorporated as a social-educational, non-profit organization in 1937. A member benefits program was established, awards programs were created, reunions and homecoming activities were added and active alumni political lobbying supported the University's interests.

The University of Washington Alumni Association's Alumnae Board was a fundraising board of women primarily focused on scholarship fundraising. The Alumnae Board was discontinued in 2016.

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Content Description

Correspondence, minutes, annual reports, committee files, conference files, constitution/bylaws, curriculum files, directories, financial records, historical features, manuals, news releases, newsletters, notes, objects, organizational features, photographs, programs, other.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted).

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 18 accessions.

  • Accession No. 77-010, University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1908-1972
  • Accession No. 81-020, University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1905-1980
  • Accession No. 82-058, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1906
  • Accession No. 89-040, University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1907-1984 (bulk 1960-1984)
  • Accession No. 91-236, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, circa 1980-1990
  • Accession No. 92-135, University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1992
  • Accession No. 92-189, University of Washington Alumni Association records, circa 1965-1988
  • Accession No. 95-010, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1920-1990
  • Accession No. 95-133, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1974-1993
  • Accession No. 95-161, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1977-1978
  • Accession No. 95-381, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1995
  • Accession No. 95-400, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1995
  • Accession No. 96-003, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1943-1995
  • Accession No. 96-005, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1986-1991
  • Accession No. 98-070, University of Washington, Alumni Association records, 1989-1996
  • Accession No. 13-009, University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1968-2000
  • Accession No. 16-018, University of Washington Alumni Association records, 1973-2011
  • Accession No. 95-209, University of Washington Graduate Relations Office Records, 1960-1963

Acquisition Information

Donor: University of Washington Alumni Association

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • College graduates--Social networks--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Universities and colleges--Alumni and alumnae--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Gerberding, William P., 1929-2014

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Alumni Association--Archives
  • University of Washington. Alumni Association--Funds and scholarships
  • University of Washington. Alumni Association--Marketing
  • University of Washington. Alumni Association--Membership

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. University Archives, (host institution)
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