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Robert G. Moch collection, 1932–2004
Overview of the Collection
- Compiler
- Moch, Robert G.
- Title
- Robert G. Moch collection
- Dates
- 1932–2004 (inclusive)19342004
- Quantity
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2.0 cubic feet (4 boxes, 1 oversize folder, and 1 hanging item)
5 videocasettes (5 hrs.) : silent, black-and-white ; VHS
15 reels (5,500 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm - Collection Number
- 6419
- Summary
- Artifacts, film, and photographs of the 1936 Varsity Husky Crew team, and Robert Moch's family and friends
- Repository
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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
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No restrictions on access to photographs or jerseys. No user access copy is available for 16mm film, VHS tapes, or flash drive. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English, French, German
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Gaston "Bob" Moch (June 20, 1914–January 18, 2005) was an American rower, coach, and lawyer who famously competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born and raised in Montesano, Washington by an American mother, Fleeta Belle, who was a homemaker, and a Swiss father, Gaston, who operated a jewelry store. In 1932, Robert Moch entered the University of Washington, keeping busy as a member of multiple sports and academic honor societies for engineering. He joined the University of Washington Crew team as a freshman coxswain, owing to his slight frame and height. By 1936, he was selected to compete at the Varsity level by head coach Al Ulbrickson, where he eventually went on to the 1936 Olympics and won gold as coxswain in the Men's eight event.
After graduating, Robert Moch coached alongside Ulbrickson for four years as his assistant, before moving on to Boston to coach crew at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1940 and to attend Harvard Law. After completing his degree, Robert Moch passed the bar exam in both Massachusetts and Washington, and moved back to his home state to practice law in the Seattle area, even defending clients in front of the Supreme Court during the course of his successful career. He remained an avid patron of crew his whole life, and supported many rowing clubs, teams, and programs.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin were one of two Olympic games held during Nazi Germany. The first place win of the University of Washington Varsity Husky Crew in the Men's eight event—over both the German and Italian teams—was seen by some as an ideological, socio-economic, and athletic mark of the inferiority of fascist governments, and the superiority of American-style liberal democracy. The 1936 Summer Olympics brought the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany to mainstream politics, where it became a contested political issue, and contributed in no small part to the events of World War Two.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Film and photographs showing the 1936 University of Washington Husky Crew team practicing for and competing at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, and Robert Moch's family and friends at social gatherings, reunions, and other festivities. Also includes three rowing jerseys from the 1936 Berlin Olympics: one United States jersey worn by Bob Moch and one jersey each from the English and German crews.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 6419-001, Robert G. Moch photograph and film collection, 1932 -2004
- Accession No. 6419-002, Robert G. Moch artifacts, 1936
Acquisition Information
Donor: Marilyn Moch, January 27, 2017 and George Pocock Rowing Foundation, June 2023.
Processing Note
Accession 001 processed by Liam Patrick Bryant; processing completed in April 2023.
Bibliography
Brown, Daniel James. 2014. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. New York, New York: Penguin Books.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 6419-001: Robert G. Moch photograph and film collection, 1932–2004Return to Top
Scope and Content: Film and photographs showing the 1936 University of Washington Husky Crew team practicing for and competing at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin; and Robert Moch's family and friends at social gatherings, reunions, and other festivities.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access to photographs. No user access copy is available for 16mm film, VHS tapes, or flash drive. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
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.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Marilyn Moch, January 27, 2017.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Crew photographs |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/1 | DR1 | Storage flash drive |
between 2004 and 2021 |
Olympic years |
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Training and preparation |
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Candids and portraits |
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VF:oversize | item | ||
OSVF 221 | CR1 | February 12, 1934 | |
OSVF 221 | CR2 |
Husky Crew teams rowing on Lake Union,
Seattle
General Notes: Shows the Aurora Bridge and Queen Anne in
background.
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February 12, 1934 |
Box/Folder | |||
1/1 | CR3 |
Varsity Husky Crew team portrait on boat ramp,
ASUW Shell House, Seattle
General Notes: From left, Donald "Don" Hume (Stroke), Joe Rantz (7
seat), George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), James "Stub" McMillan (5 seat), John
"Johnny" White (4 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat), Charles "Chuck" Day (2
seat), Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat); kneeling, Robert "Bob" Moch
(Coxswain).
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between March and April 1936? |
1/1 | CR4 |
Varsity Husky Crew team throwing Robert Moch
into water
General Notes: It is customary that victorious crew teams throw their
coxswains into competition waters in celebration (a "cox toss").
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April 20, 1936 |
VF:oversize | |||
OSVF 221 | CR5 |
Varsity and Junior Varsity Husky Crew teams with
oars in "W" shape, ASUW Shell House, Seattle
General Notes: Righthand group from left, Herbert "Roger" Morris (1
seat), Charles "Chuck" Day (2 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat), John
"Johnny" White (4 seat), Donald "Don" Hume (Stroke), Joe Rantz (7 seat), George
"Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), James "Stub" McMillan (5 seat); kneeling, Robert "Bob"
Moch (Coxswain).
General Notes: Lefthand group is Junior Varsity.
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1936 |
Box/Folder | |||
1/1 | CR6 | James McMillan and Robert Moch with megaphone
labelled "Bud" |
1936? |
1/1 | CR7 | Studio portrait of Robert Moch Kennell-Ellis Artist Photographers (photographer)
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between 1934 and 1936? |
1/1 | CR8 | Portrait of Robert Moch in quarter-zip
sweater |
1936? |
1/1 | CR396 | Portrait of Robert Moch in racing shell
pretending to navigate |
1936? |
Rowing |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/2 | CR9a | Junior Varsity Husky Crew team racing in Oakland
Estuary from southeast, Oakland, California M. L. Cohen Co (photographer)
General Notes: Probably Pacific Coast Regatta, competing at least
against the University of California, Berkeley.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers,
357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA.
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1935 |
1/2 | CR9b | Junior Varsity Husky Crew team racing in Oakland
Estuary from northwest, Oakland, California M. L. Cohen Co (photographer)
General Notes: Probably Pacific Coast Regatta, competing at least
against the University of California, Berkeley.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers,
357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA.
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1935 |
1/2 | CR10 |
Varsity Husky Crew team in racing shell, Lake
Washington, Seattle
General Notes: From left, Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat), Charles
"Chuck" Day (2 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat), John "Johnny" White (4
seat), James "Stub" McMillan (5 seat), George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), Joe Rantz
(7 seat), Donald "Don" Hume (Stroke), Robert "Bob" Moch (Coxswain).
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between March and May 1936 |
1/2 | CR11 | Joe Rantz, Robert Moch, and Al Ulbrickson in
coxed four racing shell
General Notes: Written on verso: ?, Ulbrickson, Rantz, Moch, ?.
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between 1934 and 1936? |
1/2 | CR12 | between 1934 and 1936? | |
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Regatta
Scope and Content: The Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta is the
oldest national competition for collegiate rowing in the US. The Regatta was
held off-and-on in Poughkeepsie, NY on the mid Hudson River from 1895 to 1951,
where the city became synonymous with the event. In 1936, Al Ulbrickson and his
Varsity team arrived to compete against Cornell, Princeton, Syracuse
University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of
Pennsylvania, and the United States Naval Academy, after going against Cal at
the Pacific Coast Regatta months earlier. Here, the Varsity team demonstrated
Robert Moch's signature delayed-push coxswaining tactic, which worked to great
effect, publicity, and fanfare.
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/3 | CR13 | George Varnell and Al Ulbrickson watching the
Hudson River |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR14a | Lodging houses and mess hall
General Notes: Shows from left, mess hall and kitchen and University
of Washington lodging house.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR14b | Lodging houses and mess hall
General Notes: Shows from left, University of Washington, University
of California, Berkeley, and Cornell lodging houses.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR15 | Portrait of Don Hume on bed |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR16a | Portrait of Chuck Day on bed |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR17 | Portrait of Gordy Adam on bed |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR18a | Portrait of Gordy Adam smiling |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR19 | Portrait of George Pocock |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR20 | Portrait of Al Ulbrickson on
boardwalk |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR21 | Husky Crew members listening to
story
General Notes: Written on verso: Hartman, Day, Moch, McMillan, Hunt,
White, Schock.
General Notes: Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Husky Crew teams
competed at Pougkeepsie in 1936.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR22 | Beds with laundry in Husky Crew
quarters |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR23 | Balcony of Husky Crew quarters |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR24 | Boardwalk with spectators |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR25a | Husky Crew teams in racing shells
General Notes: Possibly the Freshman and Junior Varsity Crew teams at
practice.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR26a | Storage room with racing shells and sweep
oars |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR27 | Don Hume, Joe Rantz, and Robert Moch in front
of passenger train car
General Notes: Written on verso: Moch, Rantz.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR28 | Dick Clark on dock |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR29 | American flag on roof |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR30 | Spectators watching boat on Hudson
River
General Notes: Shows Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge (Walkway
Over the Hudson Historic Park) in background.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR31 | Stub McMillan opening boat storage
hatch |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR32 | Al Ulbrickson and staff on benches |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR26b | Storage room with racing shells and sweep
oars |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR33 | Storage room with racing shells |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR16b | Portrait of Chuck Day in bed |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR34 | Partially overexposed shot of Husky Crew teams
in racing shells
General Notes: Possibly the Freshman and Junior Varsity Crew teams at
practice.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR35 | Three Husky Crew members in
paddleboat |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR36 | Husky Crew members lounging in
quarters |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR37 | Husky Crew member getting dressed |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR38 | Bathroom in Husky Crew quarters |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR25b | Husky Crew teams in racing shells
General Notes: Uncropped version of item CR26a.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR39 | Passenger boat on the Hudson River |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR40-41 | Mess hall interior |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR42 | Portrait of Robert Moch in bed from
southeast |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR43 | Portrait of Robert Moch in bed from
south |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR44-45 | Portrait of Husky Crew members on
boardwalk
General Notes: Possibly Junior Varsity Crew team.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR46 | Chef Evanda May Calimar in kitchen
General Notes: Chef Calimar ran the Poughkeepsie mess hall kitchen
with her brother, Oliver Calimar, and her brother-in-law.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR47 | Portrait of Robert Moch posed with thumbs in
belt loop |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR48 | Husky Crew members reading in bed |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR18b | Portrait of Gordy Adam smiling |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR49 | Chef Evanda May Calimar at kitchen
door |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR50 | Children in front of door to mess hall
kitchen |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR51-52 | Portrait of Husky Crew member in front of mess
hall kitchen
General Notes: Possibly members of Freshman Husky Crew.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR53-56 | Husky Crew in racing shell at
practice
General Notes: Shows Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge (Walkway
Over the Hudson Historic Park) in background.
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June 1936 |
1/3 | CR57 | Husky Crew members on lodging
balcony |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR58 | Mess hall exterior |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR59-60 | Lodging houses and mess hall |
June 1936 |
1/3 | CR61 | Portrait of Robert Moch in sweater and
scarf
General Notes: Marker additions on photo surface probably not added
by photographer.
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June 1936 |
Olympic trials
Scope and Content: After their successes at the Intercollegiate Rowing
Association Regatta and the earlier Pacific Coast Regatta, Al "Dour Dane"
Ulbrickson felt confident that his Varsity team could win the right to
represent the US at the Berlin Olympics (inasmuch as he let on). Competing at
Princeton University on placid Lake Carnegie, the Huskies would trounce their
hosts, the University of Pennsylvania, and the New York Athletic Club to
participate in the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics.
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/4 | CR62 |
Varsity Husky Crew team accepting Woodlawn
Cup, Princeton, New Jersey
General Notes: From attached material on verso: There goes the
Woodlawn Cup, emblematic of national rowing supremacy, from the hands of Henry
Penn Burke, chairman of the American Olympic Rowing Committee, into the hands
of Robert Moch, tiny Washingon coxswain. Its significance is very real. It
means Washington, victorious Sunday over Pennsylvania, California, and the New
York Athletic Club, represents the United States in the Olympic Games, one
month away—provided sufficient money is raised in Seattle to make it possible
[...].
General Notes: From left, Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat), Charles
"Chuck" Day (2 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat), John "Johnny" White (4
seat), Henry Penn Burke, Robert "Bob" Moch (Coxswain), James "Stub" McMillan (5
seat), George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), Joe Rantz (7 seat), Donald "Don" Hume
(Stroke).
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July 5, 1936 |
1/4 | CR63 | Chuck Day, Stub McMillan, Robert Moch, and Joe
Rantz in front of Princeton Inn, Princeton, New Jersey
General Notes: The Princeton Inn, built between 1924 and 1925, was
acquired by Princeton University in 1970, and is now Forbes College.
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July 1936 |
1/4 | CR64 | Varsity Husky Crew mid-row, Lake Carnegie,
Princeton, New Jersey |
July 1936 |
1/4 | CR65-66a | Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in front
of equipment truck at New York Athletic Club, Travers Island, New
York
General Notes: From left, Donald "Don" Hume (Stroke), George "Shorty"
Hunt (6 seat), Joe Rantz (7 seat), John "Johnny" White (4 seat), Gordon "Gordy"
Adam (3 seat), Charles "Chuck" Day (2 seat), Robert "Bob" Moch (Coxswain),
Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat), James "Stub" McMillan (5 seat).
General Notes: Their custom competition racing shell, designed by
George Pocock, features prominently on their truck.
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July 1936 |
1/4 | CR66b | Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in front
of equipment truck at New York Athletic Club, Travers Island, New
York
General Notes: Different crop of item CR66a.
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July 1936 |
At the Olympics |
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Men's eight
Scope and Content: As with any Olympic games, locations and/or venues changed
for each event and ceremony. All rowing (and canoeing) events were held at the
Berlin-Grünau Regatta Course on the Langer See in eastern Berlin. The opening,
closing, and medal ceremonies were held at the Reichssportfeld (now Olympiapark
Berlin) in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in western Berlin. The Olympic village
was built at Elstal in Wustermark, a town on the outskirts of western Berlin
within walking distance of the Reichssportfeld.
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Transit and arrival |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/5 | CR67 | Robert Moch in "USA" tracksuit on deck of
SS Manhattan
General Notes: The SS Manhattan was a
steam-turbine ocean liner which operated for seven years (1932-1939) on a New
York City-Hamburg line. After the oubreak of WWII, the ship was coverted to an
auxiliary support troop carrier (AP), and renamed the SS Wakefield (AP-21).
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July 1936 |
1/5 | CR68 | July 1936 | |
1/5 | CR69 | Robert Moch in formal suit, Grünau,
Berlin |
between July and August 1936 |
1/5 | CR70 | Robert Moch in "USA" tracksuit, Grünau, Berlin
General Notes: Written on verso: Robert [Gaston] Moch, Sigma Tau.
General Notes: Sigma Tau was an American engineering honor society. |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR71-72 | Crowds on Under den Linden, Mitte,
Berlin
General Notes: Shows Brandenburg Gate in background.
General Notes: Under den Linden is one of the most historically
significant roads in Berlin. During the Olympic Games, ceremonies and other
processions were brought through the avenue.
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August 1936 |
1/5 | CR73 | Nazi party banners on Under den Linden, Mitte,
Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR74 | Olympic flag, Grünau, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR75 | Olympic flame, Reichssportfeld,
Charlottenberg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR76 | Chuck Day kneeling with camera,
Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR77 | James McMillan writing in "USA" tracksuit,
Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR78 | Crew and canoeing quarters exterior,
Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR79 | Crew and canoeing quarters courtyard,
Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR80-81 | Street near crew and canoeing quarters,
Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR82 | Bedroom in crew and canoeing quarters,
Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR83 | Small car, Treptow-Köpenick,
Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR84 | Portrait of Robert Moch in crew uniform,
Grünau, Berlin |
August 1936 |
1/5 | CR85 | Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team on
shoreline in "USA" tracksuits, Grünau, Berlin
General Notes: From left, Robert "Bob" Moch (Coxswain), Donald "Don"
Hume (Stroke), Joe Rantz (7 seat), George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), James "Stub"
McMillan (5 seat), John "Johnny" White (4 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat),
Charles "Chuck" Day (2 seat), Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat)
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August 1936 |
1/5 | CR86 | Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in crew
uniforms, Grünau, Berlin
General Notes: From left, Robert "Bob" Moch (Coxswain), Donald "Don"
Hume (Stroke), Joe Rantz (7 seat), George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), James "Stub"
McMillan (5 seat), John "Johnny" White (4 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat),
Charles "Chuck" Day (2 seat), Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat)
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August 14, 1936 |
1/5 | CR87 | Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in crew
uniforms holding oars, Grünau, Berlin
General Notes: From left, Donald "Don" Hume (Stroke), Joe Rantz (7
seat), George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), James "Stub" McMillan (5 seat), John
"Johnny" White (4 seat), Gordon "Gordy" Adam (3 seat), Charles "Chuck" Day (2
seat), Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat); kneeling, Robert "Bob" Moch
(Coxswain).
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August 14, 1936 |
Preliminary race
Scope and Content: The Varsity Husky Crew team swept their preliminary at
Berlin-Grünau Regatta Course and were not required to participate in the
repechage on August 13, 1936.
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/6 | CR88a |
Varsity Husky Crew team crossing finish line
of preliminary race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: From attached material: C. 1629. Olympische
Ruderwettkämpfe. Den 1. Vorlauf im Achter gewann USA in der Zeit von 6 Min. 0,8
Sek. vor Grossbritannien und Frankreich.
General Notes: [The USA won the first heat of the Men's eight in a time of 6 minutes and 8 seconds over Great Britain and France].
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10;
Wiedergaberecht verbehalten.
General Notes: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10; Reproduction rights reserved]. |
August 12, 1936 |
1/6 | CR88b | Varsity Husky Crew team crossing finish line
of preliminary race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: Cropped version of item CR88a.
General Notes: Written on verso: [...] New record - 6:00:80; spacing
at 42 [strokes per minute].
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10;
Wiedergaberecht verbehalten.
General Notes: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10; Reproduction rights reserved]. |
August 12, 1936 |
1/6 | CR89 | August 12, 1936 | |
1/6 | CR90a |
Varsity Husky Crew team after winning
preliminary race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: From attached material: C. 330. Olympia-Rudderregatta.
Ameriak [sic] siegt im 1. Vorren en [sic] harten Kampf gegen
Grossbritannien.
General Notes: [C. 330. Olympic rowing regatta. America wins the preliminary after a tough fight against Great Britain].
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10.
General Notes: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10]. |
August 12, 1936 |
1/6 | CR90b | Varsity Husky Crew team after winning
preliminary race
General Notes: Colorized, cropped version of item CR90a.
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August 12, 1936 |
1/6 | CR91 |
Varsity Husky Crew team carrying racing shell
to storage after preliminary race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: Written on verso: Coy to one side. Applegate other
side.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10;
Wiedergaberecht verbehalten.
General Notes: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10; Reproduction rights reserved]. |
August 12, 1936 |
1/6 | CR92 | Robert Moch using coxswain
megaphone |
August 12, 1936? |
VF:oversize | |||
OSVF 221 | CR93-94 | August 12, 1936? | |
Box/Folder | |||
1/6 | CR95 |
Varsity Husky Crew team placing racing shell
in Langer See Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10;
Reproduktionsrecht verbehalten.
General Notes: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10; Reproduction rights reserved]. |
between August 12 and 14, 1936 |
Final race
Scope and Content: The United States was assigned the easternmost lane of
the two-thousand meter course at Berlin-Grünau Regatta Course, the lane
farthest from the viewer in these shots. Next to the Americans were Great
Britain (who won their repechage), then Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, and
Germany, respectively.
Scope and Content: The University of Washington Varsity Husky Crew team
finished their race in 6:25:40, a third-of-a-second over the Italian team
(6:26:00), and a full second ahead of the German team (6:26:40).
Scope and Content: Stamped on versos: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10;
Reproduktionsrecht verbehalten.
Scope and Content: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10; Reproduction rights reserved]. |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/7 | CR96 |
Varsity Husky Crew portrait just before final
race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: From attached material: C. 328 – Die siegreiche
amerikanische Achtermannschaft kurz vor dem Start. Zuversichtlich geht sie an
ihre schwere Aufgabe. Ihr schöner Lohn war die golden Medaille.
General Notes: [The victorious American eight crew just before the start (of the race). Confidently they go forth to their important task. Their fine reward was the gold medal.].
General Notes: From left, descending from top Charles "Chuck" Day (2
seat), Herbert "Roger" Morris (1 seat); John "Johnny" White (4 seat), Gordon
"Gordy" Adam (3 seat); George "Shorty" Hunt (6 seat), James "Stub" McMillan (5
seat)
|
August 14, 1936 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM CET |
1/7 | CR97 |
Varsity Husky Crew team and other finalists at
starting line of final race Hans Bittner (photographer)
|
August 14, 1936 6:00 PM CET |
1/7 | CR98a-b |
Varsity Husky Crew team at one-hundred meter
marker of final race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: Item CR98a not stamped.
|
August 14, 1936 between 6:00 and 6:06 PM CET |
1/7 | CR99 |
Varsity Husky Crew team at five-hundred meter
marker of final race Hans Bittner (photographer)
|
August 14, 1936 between 6:00 and 6:06 PM CET |
1/7 | CR100 |
Al Ulbrickson just after Varisty Husky Crew
team won final race Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: From attached material: C. 325 – Der Trainer der
siegreichen amerikanischen Achtermannschaft. Sichtlich befriedigt raucht er
nach dem schönen Erfolg seiner schützlinge eine Zigarette.
General Notes: [The trainer of the victorious American eight crew. Clearly content, he smokes a cigarette after the fine success of his proteges]. |
August 14, 1936 6:06 PM CET |
Medal ceremony |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/8 | CR101 |
Robert Moch on award podium after accepting
celebratory bouquet, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf,
Berlin, Hans Bittner (photographer)
General Notes: From attached material: C. 2101 Siegerehrung der
Ruderer. Bei dem Olympischen Ruderwettkampf im Achter gewann die Goldmedaille
USA, die Silbermedaille Italien, und die Bronzemedaille Deutschland.
General Notes: [Rowers' award ceremony. In the Olympic eight rowing competition the USA won the gold medal, Italy won the silver medal, and Germany won the bronze medal].
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Bilderdienst Bittner; Inh. Hans
Bittner, Bildberichterstatter (RDP); Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstr. 72-74;
Fernsprecher: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postscheckkonto: Berlin 1547 10;
Reproduktionsrecht verbehalten.
General Notes: [Bittner Photoservice; Owner Hans Bittner, Photojournalist (Imperial German Press Association); Berlin SW 68, 72-74 Zimmer St.; Telephone: A 7 Dönhoff 1983; Postal checking account: Berlin 1547 10; Reproduction rights reserved]. |
August 14, 1936 |
1/8 | CR102a | Robert Moch with celebratory bouquet,
Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin |
August 14, 1936 |
1/8 | CR102b | Robert Moch with celebratory bouquet,
Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin
General Notes: Larger format than item CR102a.
|
August 14, 1936 |
1/8 | CR103 | German and Italian crew teams being awarded
celebratory wreaths and bouquets, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf,
Berlin |
August 14, 1936 |
1/8 | CR104-105 | Men's eight finalists on Olympic podium
recognizing host delegation box, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf,
Berlin
General Notes: Shows German and Italian teams performing fascist
salutes. The Varsity Husky Crew team did not salute.
|
August 14, 1936 |
Newspaper coverage |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/9 | CR106-107 | Photographs of newspaper clipping collage
detailing Olympic Men's eight final race
General Notes: Publications include the San
Francisco Chronicle, the Aberdeen Daily
World, the Seattle Daily Times, and various
German newspapers.
|
between August 14 and 15, 1936 |
1/9 | CR108 | Photograph of newspaper callout box with
portrait of Robert Moch
General Notes: Captioned in callout box: Bob Moch coxswain of
Washington's crew, was the jockey who drove the Huskies to yesterday's victory
in the Olympic trial finals.
|
between August 14 and 15, 1936? |
Sightseeing
Scope and Content: After the Olympics, Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger
Morris went on a "grand tour" of Europe which lasted for six weeks. Moch had
asked his father, a Swiss emigre, for the address of his family in western
Switzerland, which he gave him reluctantly. The rest of the team had returned
to Seattle by the time the three concluded their trip in October.
|
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/10 | CR109 | Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris next to
Packard 120-C sedan, Packard Automotive Plant, Detroit, Michigan
General Notes: The Packard 120-C (also called "the One-Twenty") was a
short-lived model marketed by Packard Motor Car Company to compete with other
luxury car brands in the late 1930s. The model photographed shows a Fifteenth
Series four-door, touring sedan chassis with an six-cylinder engine. Day, Moch,
and Morris probably visited the plant upon their return.
|
October 1936? |
1/10 | CR110 | Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris next to
Packard 120-C sedan, Packard Seattle Company, Pike St and Minor Ave Webster & Stevens (photographer)
General Notes: Written on verso: Detroit to Seattle 57 hrs.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Webster & Stevens. Commercial
photographers. 412-414 Virginia Street. Seattle, Wash.
|
October 1936? |
1/10 | CR111 | Chuck Day playing game on deck of
SS Manhattan
General Notes: Written on verso: ... Adam [sic], Kiefoffer.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/10 | CR112 | Chuck Day serving underhand while playing game
on deck of SS Manhattan
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/10 | CR113 | Three people sitting at booth on
SS Manhattan
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/10 | CR114 | Passengers Jane and Adams on
SS Manhattan
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/10 | CR115 | Chuck Day studying camera on
SS Manhattan
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/10 | CR116 | Roger Morris watching Chuck Day use camera on
SS Manhattan
|
between August and October 1936 |
France |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/11 | CR117 | Douaumont Ossuary, Douaumont-Vaux, Grand
Est |
between August and October 1936 |
1/11 | CR118 | Arc de Triomphe, Paris,
Île-de-France |
between August and October 1936 |
1/11 | CR119 | Passengers on SS
Manhattan
General Notes: Written on verso: ...Mary Jane, Kiefoffer, Jane,
Adams.
|
between August and October 1936 |
Germany
Scope and Content: Day, Moch, and Morris traveled in southern Germany,
mostly in Bavaria, before traveling through the Alps to Switzerland and
France.
|
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/12 | CR120 |
Denkmal d. ehem.
K.B.R.J.R. No. 5 [Postcard of war memorial for Fifth Reserve Infantry
regiment at the Dr. Welsch Terrace, Neustadt an der Weinstraße,
Rheinland-Pfalz] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR121 |
Casimiranium
[Postcard of the Casimiranium academy building, Neustadt an der Weinstraße,
Rheinland-Pfalz] Silbernagel Bürobedarf (publisher)
General Notes: The Casimiranium was a Reformed (Calvinist) academy
named after Count Palatine Johann Casimir in 1578.
General Notes: Written on verso: Verlag Fr. Silbernagel Bürobedarf,
Neustadt a.d. Haardt.
General Notes: [Published by Silbernagel Bürobedarf, Neustadt-on-the-Haardt]. |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR122 |
Gastätte
„Jägerhaus“ [Postcard for the Jägerhaus restaurant, Grünau,
Berlin] W. Meyerheim Graphic Institute (publisher)
General Notes: Printed on verso: Gastätte „Jägerhaus“. Inh[aber]. Max
Erhardt, Berlin-Grünau. Bahnhofstraße 1, Ecke Regattastraße. Fernspr[echer] F
3, 6056. 2 Tanzflächen, Zimmer mit u. ohne Pension, Gesellschaftsräume für alle
Gelegenheiten.
General Notes: ["Jägerhaus" restaurant. Max Ernhardt, owner, Berlin-Grünau. 1 Banhof St., corner of Regatta St. Phone number F 3, 6056. Two dance floors, rooms with or without board, community rooms for every occasion.] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR123 |
2 A.M. Berlin
[Stub McMillan, Roger Morris, and Johnny White on sidewalk with four women,
Berlin] |
August 1936 |
1/12 | CR124 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen from above,
Bavaria
General Notes: Until 1935, Garmisch and Partenkirchen were different
villages with their own governments. They were forcibly merged in advance of
the 1936 Winter Olympics, which took place in and nearby the towns from
February 2nd to 16th, 1936.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR125-127 | Austria-Germany border,
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR128 | Hilltop home, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR129 | Olympic ski jump hill, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR130a | Sidewalk with bicycles, Munich,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR131 | Hillside from train, Rottenburg am Neckar,
Baden-Württemberg |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR132a | Chuck Day and Roger Morris sitting on avenue
with bicycles, near Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg
General Notes: Written on verso: Rottenburg bound.
General Notes: Until July 10th, 1964, Rottenburg am Neckar was known
only as Rottenburg.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR133 | Town center, Rottenburg am Neckar,
Baden-Württemberg |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR134 | Church roof gable-end with clock, Rottenburg
am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR135 | Laborers with horse-drawn cart, Rottenburg am
Neckar, Baden-Württemberg |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR136 | Robert Moch standing outside door to police
officer's training school, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR137 | Man sitting at table, Rießersee,
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria
General Notes: Written on verso: Ridder See [sic].
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR138 |
Schloßgasse in
Hambach [Postcard with painting of two figures walking down village
street] Emil Hartman Publishing Firm (publisher)
General Notes: Written on photo: Winegrapes growing across the
street.
General Notes: Printed on verso: Pfälzer Heimatbilder: Herausgegeben
vom Pläzerwald-Verein, V.A. Shloßgasse in Hambach
von Maler Aug. Croissant. Emil Hartmann, Verlagsanstalt, Mannheim N[umme]r.
316.
General Notes: [Palatinate Homeland Photos: published by the Pläzerwald Association. Shloßgasse in Hambach by painter Aug. Croissant. Emil Hartman Publishing Firm, Mannheim No. 316]. |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR139 | Signs delineating Austrian-German border,
Mittenwald, Bavaria
General Notes: Shows from left, "Bezirksamt Amtsgericht Garmisch,"
"Bundesstaat Osterreich," and "Zollstraße zum Zollamte Scharnitz"
General Notes: [District authority, local court, Garmisch], [Austrian Federation], and [Toll road to Scharnitz customs] General Notes: Scharnitz is the Austrian town across the border from Mittenwald. |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR140 | Alpine valley town, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR141 | Road over hillock, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR142a | Alpine peaks, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR143 | Alpine valley, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR144 | Low contrast shot of market awnings, Bologna,
Emilia-Romagna
General Notes: Lower contrast shot of item CR158.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR145 | Rießersee below Alpine peaks,
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria
General Notes: Lake Riesser (Rießersee) was the host of some Olympic
events during the 1936 Winter Olympics.
General Notes: Shows possibly Alspitze, Hochblassen, Kruezeck, and
Zugspitze peaks.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR146 | Building on Rießersee shorline,
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR142b | Alpine peaks, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR147 | War memorial, Munich, Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR148 | Muledrawn wagon, Munich, Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR149 | Neues Rathaus belltower, Munich,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR150 |
6A.M. outside
Berlin [Hand-drawn footcart operator making milk deliveries,
Berlin] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR151 | Schöner Brunnen in Main Market, Nuremberg,
Bavaria
General Notes: Shows original fountain built in 14th century.
Contemporary fountain is replica made after WWII.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR132b | Chuck Day and Roger Morris sitting on avenue
with bicycles near Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR152 | Children wearing tracht, Treptow-Köpenick,
Berlin
General Notes: Tracht refers to
traditional garments from specific areas of Germany, commonly related to
ethnicity (Volkstracht) or occupation (
Arbeitstracht). Tracht occurs most famously in southern Germany, namely
Bavaria (i.e., lederhosen and
dirndl), but also occur historically throughout
many German-speaking areas.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR153 |
Yugoslavs drunk
[Three people dancing on streetcar rails, Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR154 | Boy with horsedrawn plow, Rottenburg am
Neckar, Baden-Württemberg
General Notes: Written on verso: Rottenburg road.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/12 | CR130b | Sidewalk with bicycles, Munich,
Bavaria |
between August and October 1936 |
Italy |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/13 | CR155 | Ship-mast flagpole outside St. Mark's
Cathedral in Piazza San Marco, Venice, Veneto |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR156 |
Baggage car to
Naples [Roger Morris sleeping on luggage, Rome, Lazio] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR157 | Two Caribinieri on street corner, Rome,
Lazio
General Notes: Caribinieri (Caribineers)
at this time refers to the Corpo dei Carabinieri
Reali, or the Royal Caribineer Corps, which were a gendarmerie branch of
the Italian Royal Army. The name derives from the French gendarmerie corps
which the Caribinieri were modeled after, who
often used carbine rifles (les carabines, in
French).
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR158 | Market awnings, Bologna,
Emilia-Romagna
General Notes: Higher contrast shot of item CR144.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR159 | Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Tuscany |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR160a | Ovo Castle, Naples, Campania |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR161a | Town center, Naples, Campania |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR162 | Columns of San Marco and San Todaro at Piazza
San Marco, Venice, Veneto |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR163 | St. Mark's Cathedral, Venice,
Veneto
General Notes: Shows eastern facade of St. Mark's, facing the
Venetian Lagoon.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR164 | Piazza San Marco with ship-mast flagpoles,
Venice, Veneto
General Notes: Shows western facade of St. Mark's, facing the
piazza.
General Notes: The three flagpoles represent areas conquered by the
historic Republic of Venice (La Serenissima):
Crete, Cyprus, and the Peloponnese.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR165 | Narrow alleyway, Venice, Veneto |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR166 | Alleyway leading to canal, Venice,
Veneto |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR167 |
R.R. station
[Occupied phone booths at railroad station, Rome, Lazio] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR168 | Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR169 |
A rest [Chuck
Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris leaning on a freize segment in Roman Forum,
Rome, Lazio] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR170 | Chuck Day and Roger Morris leaning on
building, Rome, Lazio |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR171 | Chuck Day and Robert Moch with bicycles, Rome,
Lazio |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR172 | Colosseium interior, Rome, Lazio |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR173 | Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris with
bicycles underneath Colosseium pier, Rome, Lazio |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR174 | Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR175 | Central Naples from harbor, Naples,
Campania
General Notes: Shows Palace of Capodimonte in background.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR160b | Ovo Castle, Naples, Campania |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR161b | Town center, Naples, Campania |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR176 | St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City from
west |
between August and October 1936 |
1/13 | CR177 | St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
General Notes: Shows St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square
Obelisk.
|
between August and October 1936 |
Switzerland
Scope and Content: In Vevey (Vaud), Robert Moch visited his family members,
who are identified by first name.
|
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/14 | CR178 | Postcard of labelled Alpine peaks, La
Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel
General Notes: Printed on postcard from left: Wetterhorn 3703m.
Berglistock 3657m. Schreckhorn 4080m. Finsteraarhorn 4275m. Eiger 3975m. Mönch
4105m. Jungfrau 4166m. Aletschhorn 4182m. Breithorn 3779m. Blümlisalp 3669m.
Doldenhorn 3647m.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR179-181 |
Salle des
Chevaliers [Postcards of the Hall of Knights at the Château de
Colombières, Normandy, France] Haefeli and Co (publisher)
General Notes: Printed on postcard: Peintures de C.
L'Eplattenier.
General Notes: [Paintings by C. L'Eplattenier]. |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR182a |
Morgarten
[Postcard featuring mural of the Battle of Morgarten at the Château de
Colombières, Normandy, France] Haefeli and Co (publisher)
General Notes: Shows first half of mural.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR182b |
Morgarten
[Postcard featuring mural of the Battle of Morgarten at the Château de
Colombières, Normandy, France] Haefeli and Co (publisher)
General Notes: Shows second half of mural.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR183 |
Kleine Scheidegg (2064m)
mit Jungfrau (4166m) [Postcard of Alpine peaks Little Scheidegg and
Jungfrau, Bernese Oberland, Bern] Wehrli and Vouga and Co (publisher)
General Notes: Written on verso: Adolf! Nous... son salut..., Sylvain
son bonjour.
General Notes: [Adolf! We... their... greeting, Sylvain his hello]. |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR184a |
Rue Léopold
Robert [The Grand Fountain, Léopold-Robert Avenue, La Chaux-de-Fonds,
Neuchâtel] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR184b |
Rue Léopold
Robert [The Grand Fountain, Léopold-Robert Avenue, La Chaux-de-Fonds,
Neuchâtel]
General Notes: Cropped portrait version of item CR184a.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR185-186 |
Rue Léopold
Robert [Buildings on Léopold-Robert Avenue, La Chaux-de-Fonds,
Neuchâtel] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR187 |
Monument de la
République [Memorial honoring the Neuchâteloise revolt against the
Prussian Empire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]
General Notes: Shows text on statue "Les patriotes montagnards
commandés par Fritz. Courvoisier et Ami. Girard s'emparent le châuteau de
Neuchatel et renversent le gouvrnement royaliste".
General Notes: [The mountain patriots commanded by Fritz (Frédéric) Courvoisier and Ami Girard seized the Neuchâtel castle and overthrew the royalist government].
General Notes: Other text on statue not pictured reads "Hommage a la
Republique Neuchateloise et a ses fondateurs," and "Le 1er Mars 1848 la
République est Proclamée a la Chaux-de-Fonds".
General Notes: [Tribute to the Neuchâteloise Republice and its founders], and [On the 1st of March, 1848, the Republic was proclaimed in Chaux-de-Fonds]. |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR188 |
Monument Numa
Droz [Statue of Numa Droz, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR189 |
La gare [Central
train station, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR190 |
Le temple [The
Grand Temple of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR191-192 | Lake and forest near La Chaux-de-Fonds,
Neuchâtel |
between August and October 1936 |
1/14 | CR193-194 |
Vue générale
[Urban core of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR195 | Robert Moch standing with relatives, Vevey,
Vaud
General Notes: Written on verso: Pierre, Mary, Mr., Alice, Me,
Hortense.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR196 | Robert Moch's relatives, Vevey,
Vaud
General Notes: Written on verso: Mary, Pierre, Alice, Mr., Hortense,
Jean.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR197a-c | Robert Moch in car with relatives, Vevey,
Vaud
General Notes: Written on verso of item CR197a: Hortense, Pierre,
Jean, Mary.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR198a | Robert Moch's relatives on balcony, Vevey,
Vaud
General Notes: Written on verso: Mr., Mary, Alice, Hortense,
Jean.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR198b | Robert Moch with relatives on balcony, Vevey,
Vaud
General Notes: Written on verso: Mary, Alice, Hortense, Me.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR199 | Robert Moch dining with relatives, Vevey,
Vaud
General Notes: Written on verso: Hortense, Pierre, Mary, Me.
|
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR200 | Robert Moch's relatives Alice and Hortense at
table, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR201 | Robert Moch's relative Alice laughing, Vevey,
Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR202 | Robert Moch's relative Alice in swimsuit,
Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR203 | Robert Moch's relative Alice smiling, Vevey,
Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR204 | Robert Moch's relative Henri in Swiss Armed
Forces uniform, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR205 | Robert Moch's relative Hortense walking
through rocky field, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR206a | Robert Moch's relative Hortense sitting in
rocky field, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR206b | Close shot of Robert Moch's relative Hortense
sitting in rocky field, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR207 | Robert Moch's relative Hortense smiling,
Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR208 | Robert Moch's relative Hortense sewing,
Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR209 | Robert Moch's relative Hortense standing in
garden, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR210 | Robert Moch's relative Hortense standing in
garden wearing hat, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR211 | Robert Moch's relative Mary in swimsuit,
Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR212 | Robert Moch's relative Mary smiling, Vevey,
Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR213a-b | Robert Moch with his relative Mary, Vevey,
Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR214 | Robert Moch's relatives Mary and Pierre at
dinner, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR215 | Robert Moch's relative Pierre in doorway,
Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR216 | Robert Moch's relative Pierre in yard, Vevey,
Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR217 | Robert Moch's relative
Pierre in swimsuit, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR218 | Robert Moch in suit, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR219 | Robert Moch in swimsuit, Vevey,
Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR220 |
Dad's old home
[Trees outside Robert Moch's father's house, Vevey, Vaud] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR221 |
Dad's old home
[Front door of Robert Moch's father's house, Vevey, Vaud] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR222 |
Dad's parents lived
here [Robert Moch's grandparents' house, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR223-224 | Market in central Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR225 |
Swiss castle
[Swiss Defence Force soldiers in drill, Vevey, Vaud] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR226 | Village skyline, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR227 | Open-air patio, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR228 | Waterfront building, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR229 | Countryside near Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR239b | Robert Moch's relatives Alice, Hortense, Jean,
and Mary at Douaumont Ossuary, Grand Est, France |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR230 | Field near La Chaux-de-Fonds,
Neuchâtel |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR231 | Farm near La Chaux-de-Fonds,
Neuchâtel |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR232 | Robert Moch's relative Henri next to car in
Swiss Armed Forces uniform, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR233 | Robert Moch's relative Henri next to car,
Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR234 | Robert Moch's relative Henri with Alpine
cattle, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR235 | Robert Moch's relative Henri looking into the
distance, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR236-237 |
Graves of Dad's
parents [Graves of Robert Moch's grandparents, Vevey, Vaud] |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR238 | Robert Moch's relatives Alice, Hortense, and
Mary in outerwear, Vevey, Vaud |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR239a | Robert Moch's relatives Alice, Hortense, Jean,
and Mary at Douaumont Ossuary, Grand Est, France |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR240 |
Hindenberg class
airship in sky above French countryside |
between August and October 1936 |
1/15 | CR241 | Necropolis on Douaumont Ossuary grounds,
Douaumont-Vaux, Grand Est, France
General Notes: Memorializes and contains the remains of French and
German soldiers lost during World War I.
|
between August and October 1936 |
After graduation
Scope and Content: Robert Moch was the only person from the 1936 Varsity Husky
Crew team to graduate after the Olympics. Al Ulbrickson offered Robert Moch the
opportunity to become the Assistant Coach of the University of Washington
Huskies, where he coached his previous teammates who remained at the Varsity
level. He remained in his position until 1938, after which he accepted a
coaching position with Harvard Athletics and an offer to study at Harvard Law
School.
Scope and Content: Photos in Poughkeepsie, New York probably take place at the
1937 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta, which Moch coached.
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/16 | CR242 | Husky Crew rowing past Boeing 314 Clipper, Lake
Union, Seattle |
1938? |
1/16 | CR243-244 | Robert Moch coaching through megaphone, Lake
Union, Seattle A. N. Nickols (photographer)
General Notes: Stamped on verso: A.N. Nickols, photographer, 105-14th
Ave. Seattle, WN.
|
between 1937 and 1938? |
1/16 | CR245 | Robert Moch coaching crew at practice, Lake Union,
Seattle International Newsreel Corporation (licensor)
General Notes: Robert Moch is probably with Al Ulbrickson in the black
boat.
|
between 1937 and 1938? |
1/16 | CR246 | Robert Moch coaching through megaphone |
between 1937 and 1938? |
1/16 | CR247 | Freshman Husky Crew team in race, Oakland Estuary,
Oakland, California M. L. Cohen Co (photographer)
General Notes: Probably Pacific Coast Regatta, competing at least against
the University of California, Berkeley as coached by Robert Moch.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers,
357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA.
|
1937 |
1/16 | CR248 | Robert Moch with Al Ulbrickson M. L. Cohen Co (photographer)
General Notes: Ulbrickson continued to be Head Coach during the time that
Robert Moch assisted.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers,
357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA.
|
1937? |
1/16 | CR249 | 1937? | |
1/16 | CR250 | Robert Moch on ASUW Shell House boat ramp,
Seattle |
1937? |
1/16 | CR251 | Robert Moch in rainslicker on Lake Union
shoreline, Seattle |
1937? |
1/16 | CR252 | Robert Moch in front of ASUW Shell House boat ramp
doors, Seattle |
1937? |
1/16 | CR253 |
Float [Splash from
dock at waterlevel, Pougkeepsie, New York] |
1937? |
1/16 | CR254 | Hazel Ulbrickson in lawnchair, Poughkeepsie, New
York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR255 | Varsity Husky Crew team carrying racing shell to
water, Poughkeepsie, New York
General Notes: Written on verso: Oar just fell on....
|
1937? |
1/16 | CR256 |
C.B.S. man [CBS
reporter sitting on bench, Poughkeepsie, New York] |
1937? |
1/16 | CR257 |
Ginna Varnell,
Poughkeepsie, New York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR258 | Junior Varsity Husky Crew quarters, Poughkeepsie,
New York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR259 |
Bryan, Me, Dixie
[Robert Moch and friends in swimsuits, Poughkeepsie, New York] |
1937? |
1/16 | CR260 |
Deputy sheriff,
Poughkeepsie, New York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR261 | Porch in Varsity Husky Crew quarters,
Poughkeepsie, New York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR262 |
Al, Bud,
Poughkeepsie, New York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR263 | Junior Varsity Husky Crew team boarding racing
shell, Poughkeepsie, New York |
1937? |
1/16 | CR264 | Johnny White sleeping, Poughkeepsie, New
York |
1937? |
Later years |
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Celebrations, events, and reunions
Scope and Content: The Varsity Husky Crew of 1936 got together at least every
two years since their success in Berlin. Though not every celebration was
explicitly a "reunion," they often celebrated coming back together with
reminisces of their time at the Olympics.
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Between 1940 and 1959 |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/17 | CR265-278 | Rowing at reunion gathering
General Notes: The Varsity Husky Crew team can be seen on the ASUW
Shell House boat ramp and rowing in racing shells, possibly on Lake
Washington.
|
between 1940 and 1949? |
1/17 | CR279 | Roger Morris speaking with two women |
between 1940 and 1949? |
1/17 | CR280-287 | Reunion social gathering
General Notes: The Varsity Husky Crew team can be seen attending a
party with family members.
|
between 1950 and 1959? |
Between 1960 and 1979 |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/18 | CR288-290 | Guests at various social gatherings |
between 1965 and 1975? |
1/18 | CR291-299 | Social gathering for 39th annual reunion,
Issaquah, Washington Joanne Edwards (photographer)
General Notes: Written on verso: At home of LaVerne and Bob Moch.
General Notes: Item CR294 depicts the flag of the 1936 Berlin Olympics
which uses the Nazi party flag.
|
July 13, 1975 |
1/18 | CR300-307 |
Rowing at 40th annual reunion, Lake Union,
Washington Bruce Terami (photographer)
General Notes: This reunion was the last time all members of the
Varsity Husky Crew team rowed together.
|
July 1976 |
Between 1980 and 1989 |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/19 | CR308 | Robert Moch in yellow rain slicker |
May 1983 |
1/19 | CR309-311 | Group portraits on driveway during social
gathering
General Notes: Written on CR303: I did not pass out!!.
|
between 1985 and 1989? |
1/19 | CR312-315 | Groundbreaking ceremony for Providence Point
Clubhouse, Issaquah, Washington |
1984 |
1/19 | CR316 |
U.W. Crew House
[Racing shells embarking and rowing from ASUW Shell House, Lake Union, Seattle,
Washington] |
between July and August 1984 |
1/19 | CR317-331 | Event for US Olympic rowing team, Montlake Cut,
Seattle, Washington |
between July and August 1984 |
1/19 | CR332-339 | Opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics, Los
Angeles, California |
July 28, 1984 |
1/20 | CR340 |
The Beautiful
People [Varsity Husky Crew team portrait, Issaquah,
Washington] |
July 21, 1985 |
1/20 | CR341-356 | Social gathering for 49th annual reunion,
Issaquah, Washington |
July 21, 1985 |
1/20 | CR357 | Social gathering for 50th annual
reunion
General Notes: Depicts the flag of the 1936 Berlin Olympics which uses
the Nazi party flag.
|
1986 |
1/20 | CR358-360 | Award ceremony at 50th anniversary celebration,
Columbus, Ohio |
May 1986 |
1/20 | CR361-367 | Social gathering for 53rd annual
reunion |
August 1989 |
Between 1990 and 2004 |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/21 | CR368-369 | Robert Moch at the Goodwill Games, Husky
Stadium, Seattle, Washington |
October 1990 |
1/21 | CR370-373 | Robert Moch at Husky Stadium event, Seattle,
Washington |
November 11, 1993 |
1/21 | CR374-381 | Social gathering for 59th annual
reunion |
August 2, 1995 |
1/21 | CR382 | Don Hume, Jim McMillan, Robert Moch, Roger
Morris, and Joe Rantz at 64th annual reunion |
July 9, 2001 |
1/21 | CR383-388 | Robert Moch with family and friends |
between 2000 and 2004? |
Related documents |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/22 | CR389-390 | Washington Rowing sponsorship
certificates
General Notes: Signed by Al Ulbrickson.
|
between 1959 and 1961 |
1/22 | CR391 | Caricature comic of Robert Moch Boston Globe (publisher)
General Notes: At the time of publishing, the Boston Globe was named the Boston
Daily Globe.
|
April 29, 1940 |
1/22 | CR392 | Robert Moch in newspaper callout box Daily World (publisher)
|
between 1995 and 2004? |
1/22 | CR393a-b | Magazine article on Husky Olympians |
between 1995 to 2000? |
1/22 | CR394 | George Pocock Rowing Foundation
newsletter |
June 1994 |
1/22 | CR395 | Print with George Pocock quote |
between 1990 to 2000? |
Crew films
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted. Contact Special Collections for more
information.
Scope and Content: Reformatted compilations of crew film clips.
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Box | item | ||
4 | CF1 |
Ancient Crew [University
of Washington crew teams facing University of California, Berkeley crew teams
in competitions] 1 videocassette (45 min.) : silent, black-and-white ; VHS
General Notes: Written on cassette: 1935 Var[sity Husky Crew] vs. Cal; 1932
Part 1: UW Timetrial, Part 2 Time trial; 1932 [Apr 2] Cal vs. Frosh ; 1934
Frosh race, Sand Point course; 1936 UWJV vs Cal; 1936 Wash Frosh vs. Cal; 1937
Varsity vs. Cal.
|
between April 2, 1932 and November 1932?; between 1934 and 1937 |
4 | CF2 |
Old Cal vs Wash
[Competition between University of California, Berkeley and the University of
Washington, Oakland Estuary, Oakland, California] 1 videocassette (2 hrs.) : sound, black-and-white ; VHS
General Notes: Written on cassette sleeve: UW - white oars, Cal - blue
oars.
|
between 1937 to 1947? |
4 | CF3 |
Black and white footage
[Interview with Husky Crew team members] 1 videocassette (45 min.) : silent, black-and-white ; VHS
Larry Hutson Productions (filmmaker)
|
between 1937 and 1957? |
4 | CF4a |
U of W Crew - The Early
Years 1 videocassette (45 min.) : sound, black-and-white ; VHS
Crew Films (filmmaker)
|
between 1937 and 1957? |
4 | CF4b |
U of W Crew - The Early
Years 1 videocassette (45 min.) : sound, black-and-white ; VHS
Crew Films (filmmaker)
|
between 1937 and 1957? |
Personal photographs
Scope and Content: Robert Moch kept diligent records of his three children, Robert
"Bobby" Moch (1946—), Michael "Mike" Moch (1944—), and Marilynn "Midge" Moch
(1941—), throughout their lives. He also often recorded his outings, events,
and travels with family and friends.
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between 1936 and 1944 |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
3/1 | PR1-17 | Various landscapes, including mountains, lakes, and
snow |
between 1936 and 1944? |
Friends and family |
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Box | item | ||
2 | PR18-64 | Various family members and friends |
between 1938 and 1944? |
2 | PR65 | Italian man with children Tescari Photoradio Optic Laboratories (printer)
General Notes: Written on verso: Italian whom [sic] met on train, Rome to
Pisa. Liked Americans, disliked Italians.
General Notes: Stamped on verso: Tescari, Laboratori Ottica Fotoradio, La
Spezia.
General Notes: [Tescari, Photoradio Optic Laboratories, La Spezia [Genoa]]. |
between August and October 1936 |
Box/Folder | |||
3/2 | PR66 | Portrait of Norma Erickson Pautzke Photography Studios (photographer)
|
between 1938 and 1944? |
3/2 | PR67-144 | Various family members and friends |
between 1938 and 1944? |
Related documents |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
3/3 | PR145 | Signed greeting card |
between 1936 and 1944? |
3/3 | PR146 | Souvenir card I. Hill (artist)
General Notes: Shows custom silhouette of Fleeta Bell Moch, Robert's
mother.
|
December 18, 1936 |
between 1945 and 1950 |
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Box | item | ||
2 | PR147-188 | Various environments |
between 1945 and 1950? |
2 | PR189-482 | Various family members and friends
General Notes: Items PR399-404 show child dressed in Halloween costume
based on Chinese racial stereotypes.
General Notes: The racially-motivated "Chinese villian" (or "Yellow Peril") stereotype has featured prominently in the West since the 19th century, with a resurgence following the film adaptation of the Sax Rohmer character Dr. Fu Manchu in 1929, which the child is probably emulating. British writer Rohmer wrote extensively in stereotypes of Western, Central, and East Asia. |
between 1945 and 1950? |
Box/Folder | |||
3/4 | PR483-495 | Various family members and friends |
between 1945 and 1950? |
between 1951 and 1959 |
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Box | item | ||
2 | PR496-545 | Various family members and friends |
between 1951 and 1959? |
2 | PR546-553 | Camping trip |
July 1958 |
between 1985 and 2004 |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
3/5 | PR554-558 | Various family members and friends |
between 1985 and 2004? |
Personal films
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted. Contact Special Collections for more
information.
Scope and Content: Social gatherings, vacations, and daily life from Robert Moch's
family, chiefly his three children.
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Box | item | ||
4 | PF1 |
Marilyn 1 reel (75 feet) : silent, black-and-white ; 16mm
|
1942? |
4 | PF2 |
Kids #1 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between 1941 and 1942 |
4 | PF3 |
Kids #2 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
Physical/Technical Access: Stage one or two acetate film base deterioration.
|
1942; between 1944 and 1945 |
4 | PF4 |
Family 1 reel (175 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
1942; between 1944 and 1945; 1948 |
4 | PF5 |
Kids #3 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between 1946 and 1949? |
4 | PF6 |
Kids No. 4 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
Physical/Technical Access: Stage two or three acetate film base deterioration.
|
between 1949 and 1952? |
4 | PF7 |
Kids #5 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between 1952 and 1953 |
4 | PF8 |
Kids #6 1 reel (375 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between 1954 and 1957? |
4 | PF9 |
Trip #7 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
1957 |
4 | PF10 |
Kids, Trip #8 1 reel ( 450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between 1958 and 1959 |
4 | PF11 |
#9 1 reel ( 450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between 1959 and June 1961 |
4 | PF12 |
#10 1 reel (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
between July 1961 and 1964? |
Reel | PF13a |
Mexican Trip 1 reel (375 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
February 1964 |
Box/Folder | |||
3/8 | PF13b |
Mexican Trip 7 filmstrips (3 feet) : sound, color ; 16mm
|
February 1964 |
Box | |||
Reel | PF14 |
New Haven, Syracuse, Fire
Island, Home 1 reel (350 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
August 1967? |
Reel | PF15 |
Family 2 1 reel ( 250 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mm
|
1968 |
Accession No. 6419-002: Robert G. Moch artifacts, 1936Return to Top
Scope and Content: Three rowing jerseys from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Includes one United States jersey worn by Bob Moch and one jersey each from the English and German crews.
Physical/Technical Access: Jerseys are mounted together in a shadow box for display.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Jerseys are mounted together in a shadow box for display.
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.
Acquisition Info: George Pocock Rowing Foundation, June 2023. Originally donated to GPRF by Robert Moch.