The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Seattle, WA 98195

University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections6419Moch, Robert G.Robert G. Moch collection1932–20045.64 cubic feet (7 boxes and 1 oversize folder containing 966 photographs, 30 negatives, 1 USB flash drive, 5 videocasettes, and 15 16mm reels) (5 hrs.) : silent, black-and-white ; VHS5,500 feet : silent, black-and-white, color ; 16mmCollection materials are in English, French, and German.Artifacts, film, and photographs of the 1936 Varsity Husky Crew team, and rower Robert Moch's family and friends

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.

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.

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.

Organized into 2 accessions.

Accession No. 6419-001, Robert G. Moch photograph and film collection, 1932 -2004Accession No. 6419-002, Robert G. Moch artifacts, 1936

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.

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Donor: Marilyn Moch, January 27, 2017 and George Pocock Rowing Foundation, June 2023.

Accession 001 processed by Liam Patrick Bryant; processing completed in April 2023.

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.

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Accession No. 6419-001: Robert G. Moch photograph and film collection, 1932–20042 cubic feet (4 boxes and 1 oversize folder containing 15 film reels, 5 VHS tapes, 1 flash drive)

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.

Arrangement: Principally arranged chronologically. Items in this accession are organized to the greatest degree possible given their physical formats. Some formats mean that dissimilar items must remain together, while other formats separate related items. Both create discrepancies in series organization, item numbering, and physical placement, but by-and-large each series reflects its contents accurately.

Arranged in 4 series.

Series 1, Crew photographs Subseries A, Olympic Years Sub-subseries i, Training and Preparation Candids and PortraitsRowing Intercollegiate Rowing Association RegattaOlympic TrialsSub-subseries ii, At the Olympics Men's Eight Transit and ArrivalPreliminary RaceFinal RaceMedal CeremonyNewspaper CoverageSightseeingSub-subseries iii, After GraduationSubseries B, Later Years Sub-subseries i, Celebrations, Events, and ReunionsSub-subseries ii, Related DocumentsSeries 2, Crew FilmsSeries 3, Personal Photographs and Related DocumentsSeries 4, Personal Films

Digital Content/Other Formats: Portions of this collection are available on the UW Libraries' Digital Collections Site.

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.

Series 1, Crew photographs1/1DR1Storage flash driveapproximately 2004-2021Subseries A, Olympic YearsSub-subseries i, Training and Preparation Candids and PortraitsOSVF 221CR1Husky Crew teams on dock near boat ramp, ASUW Shell House, SeattleFebruary 12, 1934 OSVF 221CR2Husky Crew teams rowing on Lake Union, SeattleFebruary 12, 1934

Scope and Content: Shows the Aurora Bridge and Queen Anne in background.

1/1CR3Varsity Husky Crew team portrait on boat ramp, ASUW Shell House, Seattleapproximately March-April 1936

Scope and Content: 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).

1/1CR4Varsity Husky Crew team throwing Robert Moch into waterApril 20, 1936

General Notes: It is customary that victorious crew teams throw their coxswains into competition waters in celebration (a "cox toss").

OSVF 221CR5Varsity and Junior Varsity Husky Crew teams with oars in "W" shape, ASUW Shell House, Seattle1936

Scope and Content: 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).

Lefthand group is Junior Varsity.

1/1CR6James McMillan and Robert Moch with megaphone labelled "Bud"approximately 19361/1CR7Studio portrait of Robert Mochapproximately 1934-1936

Scope and Content: Photograph by Kennell-Ellis Artist Photographers, Eugene, Oregon

1/1CR8Portrait of Robert Moch in quarter-zip sweaterapproximately 19361/1CR396Portrait of Robert Moch in racing shell pretending to navigateapproximately 1936Rowing1/2CR9aJunior Varsity Husky Crew team racing in Oakland Estuary from southeast, Oakland, California1935

Scope and Content: Probably Pacific Coast Regatta, competing at least against the University of California, Berkeley. Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers, 357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA. Photograph by M. L. Cohen Co, Oakland, CA

1/2CR9bJunior Varsity Husky Crew team racing in Oakland Estuary from northwest, Oakland, California1935

1/2CR10Varsity Husky Crew team in racing shell, Lake Washington, Seattleapproximately March-May 1936

Scope and Content: 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).

1/2CR11Joe Rantz, Robert Moch, and Al Ulbrickson in coxed four racing shellapproximately 1934-1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: ?, Ulbrickson, Rantz, Moch, ?.

1/2CR12Husky Crew teams at practice, Lake Union, Seattleapproximately 1934-1936 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.

1/3CR13George Varnell and Al Ulbrickson watching the Hudson RiverJune 19361/3CR14aLodging houses and mess hallJune 1936

Scope and Content: Shows from left, mess hall and kitchen and University of Washington lodging house.

1/3CR14bLodging houses and mess hallJune 1936

Scope and Content: Shows from left, University of Washington, University of California, Berkeley, and Cornell lodging houses.

1/3CR15Portrait of Don Hume on bedJune 19361/3CR16aPortrait of Chuck Day on bedJune 19361/3CR17Portrait of Gordy Adam on bedJune 19361/3CR18aPortrait of Gordy Adam smilingJune 19361/3CR19Portrait of George PocockJune 19361/3CR20Portrait of Al Ulbrickson on boardwalkJune 19361/3CR21Husky Crew members listening to storyJune 1936

Scope and Content: 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.

1/3CR22 Beds with laundry in Husky Crew quartersJune 19361/3CR23Balcony of Husky Crew quartersJune 19361/3CR24Boardwalk with spectatorsJune 19361/3CR25aHusky Crew teams in racing shellsJune 1936

Scope and Content: Possibly the Freshman and Junior Varsity Crew teams at practice.

1/3CR26aStorage room with racing shells and sweep oarsJune 19361/3CR27Don Hume, Joe Rantz, and Robert Moch in front of passenger train carJune 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Moch, Rantz.

1/3CR28Dick Clark on dockJune 19361/3CR29American flag on roofJune 19361/3CR30Spectators watching boat on Hudson RiverJune 1936

Scope and Content: Shows Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge (Walkway Over the Hudson Historic Park) in background.

1/3CR31Stub McMillan opening boat storage hatchJune 19361/3CR32Al Ulbrickson and staff on benchesJune 19361/3CR26bStorage room with racing shells and sweep oarsJune 19361/3CR33Storage room with racing shellsJune 19361/3CR16bPortrait of Chuck Day in bedJune 19361/3CR34Partially overexposed shot of Husky Crew teams in racing shellsJune 1936

Scope and Content: Possibly the Freshman and Junior Varsity Crew teams at practice.

1/3CR35Three Husky Crew members in paddleboatJune 19361/3CR36Husky Crew members lounging in quartersJune 19361/3CR37Husky Crew member getting dressedJune 19361/3CR38Bathroom in Husky Crew quartersJune 19361/3CR25bHusky Crew teams in racing shellsJune 1936

General Notes: Uncropped version of item CR26a.

1/3CR39Passenger boat on the Hudson RiverJune 19361/3CR40-41Mess hall interiorJune 19361/3CR42Portrait of Robert Moch in bed from southeastJune 19361/3CR43Portrait of Robert Moch in bed from southJune 19361/3CR44-45Portrait of Husky Crew members on boardwalkJune 1936

Scope and Content: Possibly Junior Varsity Crew team.

1/3CR46Chef Evanda May Calimar in kitchenJune 1936

General Notes: Chef Calimar ran the Poughkeepsie mess hall kitchen with her brother, Oliver Calimar, and her brother-in-law.

1/3CR47Portrait of Robert Moch posed with thumbs in belt loopJune 19361/3CR48Husky Crew members reading in bedJune 19361/3CR18bPortrait of Gordy Adam smilingJune 19361/3CR49Chef Evanda May Calimar at kitchen doorJune 19361/3CR50Children in front of door to mess hall kitchenJune 19361/3CR51-52Portrait of Husky Crew member in front of mess hall kitchenJune 1936

Scope and Content: Possibly members of Freshman Husky Crew.

1/3CR53-56Husky Crew in racing shell at practiceJune 1936

Scope and Content: Shows Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge (Walkway Over the Hudson Historic Park) in background.

1/3CR57Husky Crew members on lodging balconyJune 19361/3CR58Mess hall exteriorJune 19361/3CR59-60Lodging houses and mess hallJune 19361/3CR61Portrait of Robert Moch in sweater and scarfJune 1936

Scope and Content: Marker additions on photo surface probably not added by photographer.

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.

1/4CR62Varsity Husky Crew team accepting Woodlawn Cup, Princeton, New JerseyJuly 5, 1936

Scope and Content: 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).

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 [...].

1/4CR63Chuck Day, Stub McMillan, Robert Moch, and Joe Rantz in front of Princeton Inn, Princeton, New JerseyJuly 1936

General Notes: The Princeton Inn, built between 1924 and 1925, was acquired by Princeton University in 1970, and is now Forbes College.

1/4CR64Varsity Husky Crew mid-row, Lake Carnegie, Princeton, New JerseyJuly 19361/4CR65-66aPortrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in front of equipment truck at New York Athletic Club, Travers Island, New YorkJuly 1936

Scope and Content: 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). Their custom competition racing shell, designed by George Pocock, features prominently on their truck.

1/4CR66bPortrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in front of equipment truck at New York Athletic Club, Travers Island, New YorkJuly 1936

General Notes: Different crop of item CR66a.

Sub-subseries ii, At the OlympicsMen'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.

Transit and Arrival1/5CR67Robert Moch in "USA" tracksuit on deck of SS ManhattanJuly 1936

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).

1/5CR68Robert Moch in rowing dress on deck of SS ManhattanJuly 1936 1/5CR69Robert Moch in formal suit, Grünau, Berlinapproximately July-August 19361/5CR70Robert Moch in "USA" tracksuit, Grünau, Berlin August 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Robert [Gaston] Moch, Sigma Tau.

Sigma Tau was an American engineering honor society.

1/5CR71-72Crowds on Under den Linden, Mitte, BerlinAugust 1936

Scope and Content: Shows Brandenburg Gate in background.

Under den Linden is a road in Berlin used during ceremonies and other processions during the Olympic Games.

1/5CR73Nazi party banners on Under den Linden, Mitte, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR74Olympic flag, Grünau, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR75Olympic flame, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenberg-Wilmersdorf, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR76Chuck Day kneeling with camera, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR77James McMillan writing in "USA" tracksuit, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR78Crew and canoeing quarters exterior, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR79Crew and canoeing quarters courtyard, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR80-81Street near crew and canoeing quarters, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR82Bedroom in crew and canoeing quarters, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR83Small car, Treptow-Köpenick, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR84Portrait of Robert Moch in crew uniform, Grünau, BerlinAugust 19361/5CR85Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team on shoreline in "USA" tracksuits, Grünau, BerlinAugust 1936

Scope and Content: 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)

1/5CR86Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in crew uniforms, Grünau, BerlinAugust 14, 1936

1/5CR87Portrait of Varsity Husky Crew team in crew uniforms holding oars, Grünau, BerlinAugust 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.

1/6CR88aVarsity Husky Crew team crossing finish line of preliminary raceAugust 12, 1936

Scope and Content: 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. [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].

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. [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].

Photograph by Hans Bittner (Berlin, Germany)

1/6CR88bVarsity Husky Crew team crossing finish line of preliminary raceAugust 12, 1936

Scope and Content: Cropped version of item CR88a. Written on verso: [...] New record - 6:00:80; spacing at 42 [strokes per minute].

Photograph by Hans Bittner (Berlin, Germany)

1/6CR89Varsity Husky Crew team just past finish line of preliminary raceAugust 12, 1936 1/6CR90aVarsity Husky Crew team after winning preliminary raceAugust 12, 1936

Scope and Content: From attached material: C. 330. Olympia-Rudderregatta. Ameriak [sic] siegt im 1. Vorren en [sic] harten Kampf gegen Grossbritannien. [C. 330. Olympic rowing regatta. America wins the preliminary after a tough fight against Great Britain].

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. [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].

Photograph by Hans Bittner (Berlin, Germany)

1/6CR90bVarsity Husky Crew team after winning preliminary raceAugust 12, 1936

General Notes: Colorized, cropped version of item CR90a.

1/6CR91Varsity Husky Crew team carrying racing shell to storage after preliminary raceAugust 12, 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Coy to one side. Applegate other side. 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. [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].

Photograph by Hans Bittner (Berlin, Germany)

1/6CR92Robert Moch using coxswain megaphoneapproximately August 12, 1936OSVF 221CR93-94Close shot of Robert Moch using coxswain megaphoneapproximately August 12, 1936 1/6CR95Varsity Husky Crew team placing racing shell in Langer Seeapproximately August 12-14, 1936

Scope and Content: 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. [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]. Photographed by Hans Bittner (Berlin, Germany).

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].

1/7CR96Varsity Husky Crew portrait just before final race

Scope and Content: August 14, 1936 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM CET

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).

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. [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.].

Photograph by Hans Bittner.

1/7CR97Varsity Husky Crew team and other finalists at starting line of final race

Scope and Content: August 14, 1936 6:00 PM CET

Photograph by Hans Bittner.

1/7CR98a-bVarsity Husky Crew team at one-hundred meter marker of final race

Scope and Content: August 14, 1936 between 6:00 and 6:06 PM CET

Photograph by Hans Bittner.

General Notes: Item CR98a not stamped.

1/7CR99Varsity Husky Crew team at five-hundred meter marker of final race

Scope and Content: August 14, 1936 between 6:00 and 6:06 PM CET

Photograph by Hans Bittner.

1/7CR100Al Ulbrickson just after Varisty Husky Crew team won final race

Scope and Content: August 14, 1936 6:06 PM CET. From attached material: C. 325 – Der Trainer der siegreichen amerikanischen Achtermannschaft. Sichtlich befriedigt raucht er nach dem schönen Erfolg seiner schützlinge eine Zigarette. [The trainer of the victorious American eight crew. Clearly content, he smokes a cigarette after the fine success of his proteges]. Photograph by Hans Bittner.

Medal Ceremony1/8CR101 Robert Moch on award podium after accepting celebratory bouquet, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin,August 14, 1936

Scope and Content: 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.

[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].

[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].

Scope and Content: Photograph by Hans Bittner.

1/8CR102aRobert Moch with celebratory bouquet, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, BerlinAugust 14, 19361/8CR102bRobert Moch with celebratory bouquet, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, BerlinAugust 14, 1936

General Notes: Larger format than item CR102a.

1/8CR103 German and Italian crew teams being awarded celebratory wreaths and bouquets, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, BerlinAugust 14, 19361/8CR104-105Men's eight finalists on Olympic podium recognizing host delegation box, Reichssportfeld, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, BerlinAugust 14, 1936

General Notes: Shows German and Italian teams performing fascist salutes. The Varsity Husky Crew team did not salute.

Newspaper Coverage1/9CR106-107Photographs of newspaper clipping collage detailing Olympic Men's eight final raceapproximately August 14-15, 1936

Scope and Content: Publications include the San Francisco Chronicle, the Aberdeen Daily World, the Seattle Daily Times, and various German newspapers.

1/9CR108Photograph of newspaper callout box with portrait of Robert Mochapproximately August 14-15, 1936

Scope and Content: 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.

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.

1/10CR109Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris next to Packard 120-C sedan, Packard Automotive Plant, Detroit, Michiganapproximately October 1936

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.

1/10CR110Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris next to Packard 120-C sedan, Packard Seattle Company, Pike St and Minor Aveapproximately October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Detroit to Seattle 57 hrs. Stamped on verso: Webster & Stevens. Commercial photographers. 412-414 Virginia Street. Seattle, Wash.

1/10CR111Chuck Day playing game on deck of SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: ... Adam [sic], Kiefoffer.

1/10CR112Chuck Day serving underhand while playing game on deck of SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 19361/10CR113Three people sitting at booth on SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 19361/10CR114Passengers Jane and Adams on SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 19361/10CR115Chuck Day studying camera on SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 19361/10CR116Roger Morris watching Chuck Day use camera on SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 1936France1/11CR117Douaumont Ossuary, Douaumont-Vaux, Grand Estapproximately August-October 19361/11CR118Arc de Triomphe, Paris, Île-de-Franceapproximately August-October 19361/11CR119Passengers on SS Manhattanapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: ...Mary Jane, Kiefoffer, Jane, Adams.

Germany

Scope and Content: Day, Moch, and Morris traveled in southern Germany, mostly in Bavaria, before traveling through the Alps to Switzerland and France.

1/12CR120Denkmal 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]approximately August-October 19361/12CR121Casimiranium [Postcard of the Casimiranium academy building, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Rheinland-Pfalz]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Verlag Fr. Silbernagel Bürobedarf, Neustadt a.d. Haardt.

[Published by Silbernagel Bürobedarf, Neustadt-on-the-Haardt].

General Notes: The Casimiranium was a Reformed (Calvinist) academy named after Count Palatine Johann Casimir in 1578.

1/12CR122Gastätte „Jägerhaus“ [Postcard for the Jägerhaus restaurant, Grünau, Berlin]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: 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. ["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.]

1/12CR1232 A.M. Berlin [Stub McMillan, Roger Morris, and Johnny White on sidewalk with four women, Berlin]August 19361/12CR124Garmisch-Partenkirchen from above, Bavariaapproximately August-October 1936

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.

1/12CR125-127Austria-Germany border, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR128Hilltop home, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR129Olympic ski jump hill, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariabetween August and October 19361/12CR130aSidewalk with bicycles, Munich, Bavariabetween August and October 19361/12CR131Hillside from train, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergbetween August and October 19361/12CR132aChuck Day and Roger Morris sitting on avenue with bicycles, near Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Rottenburg bound.

General Notes: Until July 10th, 1964, Rottenburg am Neckar was known only as Rottenburg.

1/12CR133Town center, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 19361/12CR134Church roof gable-end with clock, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 19361/12CR135Laborers with horse-drawn cart, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 19361/12CR136Robert Moch standing outside door to police officer's training school, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 19361/12CR137Man sitting at table, Rießersee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Ridder See [sic].

1/12CR138Schloßgasse in Hambach [Postcard with painting of two figures walking down village street]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on photo: Winegrapes growing across the street.

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.

[Palatinate Homeland Photos: published by the Pläzerwald Association. Shloßgasse in Hambach by painter Aug. Croissant. Emil Hartman Publishing Firm, Mannheim No. 316].

1/12CR139Signs delineating Austrian-German border, Mittenwald, Bavariaapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows from left, "Bezirksamt Amtsgericht Garmisch," "Bundesstaat Osterreich," and "Zollstraße zum Zollamte Scharnitz"

[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.

1/12CR140Alpine valley town, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR141Road over hillock, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR142aAlpine peaks, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR143Alpine valley, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR144Low contrast shot of market awnings, Bologna, Emilia-Romagnaapproximately August-October 1936

General Notes: Lower contrast shot of item CR158.

1/12CR145Rießersee below Alpine peaks, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows possibly Alspitze, Hochblassen, Kruezeck, and Zugspitze peaks.

General Notes: Lake Riesser (Rießersee) was the host of some Olympic events during the 1936 Winter Olympics.

1/12CR146Building on Rießersee shorline, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR142bAlpine peaks, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR147War memorial, Munich, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR148Muledrawn wagon, Munich, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR149Neues Rathaus belltower, Munich, Bavariaapproximately August-October 19361/12CR1506A.M. outside Berlin [Hand-drawn footcart operator making milk deliveries, Berlin]approximately August-October 19361/12CR151Schöner Brunnen in Main Market, Nuremberg, Bavariaapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows original fountain built in 14th century.

General Notes: Contemporary fountain is replica made after WWII.

1/12CR132bChuck Day and Roger Morris sitting on avenue with bicycles near Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 19361/12CR152Children wearing tracht, Treptow-Köpenick, Berlinapproximately August-October 1936

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.

1/12CR153Yugoslavs drunk [Three people dancing on streetcar rails, Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin]approximately August-October 19361/12CR154Boy with horsedrawn plow, Rottenburg am Neckar, Baden-Württembergapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Rottenburg road.

1/12CR130bSidewalk with bicycles, Munich, Bavariaapproximately August-October 1936Italy1/13CR155Ship-mast flagpole outside St. Mark's Cathedral in Piazza San Marco, Venice, Venetoapproximately August-October 19361/13CR156Baggage car to Naples [Roger Morris sleeping on luggage, Rome, Lazio]approximately August-October 19361/13CR157Two Caribinieri on street corner, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 1936

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).

1/13CR158Market awnings, Bologna, Emilia-Romagnaapproximately August-October 1936

General Notes: Higher contrast shot of item CR144.

1/13CR159Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Tuscanyapproximately August-October 19361/13CR160aOvo Castle, Naples, Campaniaapproximately August-October 19361/13CR161aTown center, Naples, Campaniaapproximately August-October 19361/13CR162Columns of San Marco and San Todaro at Piazza San Marco, Venice, Venetoapproximately August-October 19361/13CR163St. Mark's Cathedral, Venice, Venetoapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows eastern facade of St. Mark's, facing the Venetian Lagoon.

1/13CR164Piazza San Marco with ship-mast flagpoles, Venice, Venetoapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: 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.

1/13CR165Narrow alleyway, Venice, Venetoapproximately August-October 19361/13CR166Alleyway leading to canal, Venice, Venetoapproximately August-October 19361/13CR167R.R. station [Occupied phone booths at railroad station, Rome, Lazio]approximately August-October 19361/13CR168Roman Forum, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 19361/13CR169A rest [Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris leaning on a freize segment in Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio]approximately August-October 19361/13CR170Chuck Day and Roger Morris leaning on building, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 19361/13CR171Chuck Day and Robert Moch with bicycles, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 19361/13CR172Colosseium interior, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 19361/13CR173Chuck Day, Robert Moch, and Roger Morris with bicycles underneath Colosseium pier, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 19361/13CR174Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazioapproximately August-October 19361/13CR175Central Naples from harbor, Naples, Campaniaapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows Palace of Capodimonte in background.

1/13CR160bOvo Castle, Naples, Campaniaapproximately August-October 19361/13CR161bTown center, Naples, Campaniaapproximately August-October 19361/13CR176St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City from westapproximately August-October 19361/13CR177St. Peter's Square, Vatican Cityapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square Obelisk.

Switzerland

Scope and Content: In Vevey (Vaud), Robert Moch visited his family members, who are identified by first name.

1/14CR178Postcard of labelled Alpine peaks, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtelapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: 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.

1/14CR179-181Salle des Chevaliers [Postcards of the Hall of Knights at the Château de Colombières, Normandy, France]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Printed on postcard: Peintures de C. L'Eplattenier. [Paintings by C. L'Eplattenier].

1/14CR182aMorgarten [Postcard featuring mural of the Battle of Morgarten at the Château de Colombières, Normandy, France]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows first half of mural.

1/14CR182bMorgarten [Postcard featuring mural of the Battle of Morgarten at the Château de Colombières, Normandy, France]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Shows second half of mural.

1/14CR183Kleine Scheidegg (2064m) mit Jungfrau (4166m) [Postcard of Alpine peaks Little Scheidegg and Jungfrau, Bernese Oberland, Bern]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Adolf! Nous... son salut..., Sylvain son bonjour. [Adolf! We... their... greeting, Sylvain his hello].

1/14CR184aRue Léopold Robert [The Grand Fountain, Léopold-Robert Avenue, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 19361/14CR184bRue Léopold Robert [The Grand Fountain, Léopold-Robert Avenue, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 1936

General Notes: Cropped portrait version of item CR184a.

1/14CR185-186Rue Léopold Robert [Buildings on Léopold-Robert Avenue, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 19361/14CR187Monument de la République [Memorial honoring the Neuchâteloise revolt against the Prussian Empire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: 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". [The mountain patriots commanded by Fritz (Frédéric) Courvoisier and Ami Girard seized the Neuchâtel castle and overthrew the royalist government].

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". [Tribute to the Neuchâteloise Republice and its founders], and [On the 1st of March, 1848, the Republic was proclaimed in Chaux-de-Fonds].

1/14CR188Monument Numa Droz [Statue of Numa Droz, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 19361/14CR189La gare [Central train station, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 19361/14CR190Le temple [The Grand Temple of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 19361/14CR191-192Lake and forest near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtelapproximately August-October 19361/14CR193-194Vue générale [Urban core of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel]approximately August-October 19361/15CR195Robert Moch standing with relatives, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Pierre, Mary, Mr., Alice, Me, Hortense.

1/15CR196Robert Moch's relatives, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Mary, Pierre, Alice, Mr., Hortense, Jean.

1/15CR197a-cRobert Moch in car with relatives, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso of item CR197a: Hortense, Pierre, Jean, Mary.

1/15CR198aRobert Moch's relatives on balcony, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Mr., Mary, Alice, Hortense, Jean.

1/15CR198bRobert Moch with relatives on balcony, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Mary, Alice, Hortense, Me.

1/15CR199Robert Moch dining with relatives, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Hortense, Pierre, Mary, Me.

1/15CR200Robert Moch's relatives Alice and Hortense at table, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR201Robert Moch's relative Alice laughing, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR202Robert Moch's relative Alice in swimsuit, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR203Robert Moch's relative Alice smiling, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR204Robert Moch's relative Henri in Swiss Armed Forces uniform, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR205Robert Moch's relative Hortense walking through rocky field, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR206aRobert Moch's relative Hortense sitting in rocky field, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR206bClose shot of Robert Moch's relative Hortense sitting in rocky field, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR207Robert Moch's relative Hortense smiling, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR208 Robert Moch's relative Hortense sewing, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR209Robert Moch's relative Hortense standing in garden, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR210Robert Moch's relative Hortense standing in garden wearing hat, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR211Robert Moch's relative Mary in swimsuit, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR212Robert Moch's relative Mary smiling, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR213a-bRobert Moch with his relative Mary, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR214Robert Moch's relatives Mary and Pierre at dinner, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR215Robert Moch's relative Pierre in doorway, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR216Robert Moch's relative Pierre in yard, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR217Robert Moch's relative Pierre in swimsuit, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR218Robert Moch in suit, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR219Robert Moch in swimsuit, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR220Dad's old home [Trees outside Robert Moch's father's house, Vevey, Vaud]approximately August-October 19361/15CR221Dad's old home [Front door of Robert Moch's father's house, Vevey, Vaud]approximately August-October 19361/15CR222Dad's parents lived here [Robert Moch's grandparents' house, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR223-224Market in central Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR225Swiss castle [Swiss Defence Force soldiers in drill, Vevey, Vaud]approximately August-October 19361/15CR226Village skyline, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR227Open-air patio, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR228Waterfront building, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR229Countryside near Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR239bRobert Moch's relatives Alice, Hortense, Jean, and Mary at Douaumont Ossuary, Grand Est, Franceapproximately August-October 19361/15CR230Field near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtelapproximately August-October 19361/15CR231Farm near La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtelapproximately August-October 19361/15CR232Robert Moch's relative Henri next to car in Swiss Armed Forces uniform, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR233Robert Moch's relative Henri next to car, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR234Robert Moch's relative Henri with Alpine cattle, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR235Robert Moch's relative Henri looking into the distance, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR236-237Graves of Dad's parents [Graves of Robert Moch's grandparents, Vevey, Vaud]approximately August-October 19361/15CR238Robert Moch's relatives Alice, Hortense, and Mary in outerwear, Vevey, Vaudapproximately August-October 19361/15CR239aRobert Moch's relatives Alice, Hortense, Jean, and Mary at Douaumont Ossuary, Grand Est, Franceapproximately August-October 19361/15CR240Hindenberg class airship in sky above French countrysideapproximately August-October 19361/15CR241 Necropolis on Douaumont Ossuary grounds, Douaumont-Vaux, Grand Est, Franceapproximately August-October 1936

General Notes: Memorializes and contains the remains of French and German soldiers lost during World War I.

Sub-subseries iii, 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.

1/16CR242Husky Crew rowing past Boeing 314 Clipper, Lake Union, Seattleapproximately 19381/16CR243-244Robert Moch coaching through megaphone, Lake Union, Seattleapproximately 1937-1938

Scope and Content: Stamped on verso: A.N. Nickols, photographer, 105-14th Ave. Seattle, WN.

1/16CR245Robert Moch coaching crew at practice, Lake Union, Seattleapproximately 1937-1938

Scope and Content: Robert Moch is probably with Al Ulbrickson in the black boat. Owned by the International Newsreel Corporation.

1/16CR246Robert Moch coaching through megaphoneapproximately 1937-19381/16CR247Freshman Husky Crew team in race, Oakland Estuary, Oakland, California1937

Scope and Content: Probably Pacific Coast Regatta, competing at least against the University of California, Berkeley as coached by Robert Moch. Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers, 357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA.

1/16CR248Robert Moch with Al Ulbricksonapproximately 1937

Scope and Content: Stamped on verso: M.L. Cohen Co., General Photographers, 357-12th St., Glen. 9717 Oakland, CA.

General Notes: Ulbrickson continued to be Head Coach during the time that Robert Moch assisted.

1/16CR249Husky Crew members on ASUW Shell House boat ramp, Seattleapproximately 1937 1/16CR250Robert Moch on ASUW Shell House boat ramp, Seattleapproximately 19371/16CR251Robert Moch in rainslicker on Lake Union shoreline, Seattleapproximately 19371/16CR252Robert Moch in front of ASUW Shell House boat ramp doors, Seattleapproximately 19371/16CR253Float [Splash from dock at waterlevel, Pougkeepsie, New York]approximately 19371/16CR254Hazel Ulbrickson in lawnchair, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR255Varsity Husky Crew team carrying racing shell to water, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 1937

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Oar just fell on....

1/16CR256C.B.S. man [CBS reporter sitting on bench, Poughkeepsie, New York]approximately 19371/16CR257Ginna Varnell, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR258Junior Varsity Husky Crew quarters, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR259Bryan, Me, Dixie [Robert Moch and friends in swimsuits, Poughkeepsie, New York]approximately 19371/16CR260Deputy sheriff, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR261Porch in Varsity Husky Crew quarters, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR262Al, Bud, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR263Junior Varsity Husky Crew team boarding racing shell, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 19371/16CR264Johnny White sleeping, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkapproximately 1937Subseries B, Later YearsSub-subseries i, 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.

1/17CR265-278Rowing at reunion gatheringapproximately 1940-1949

Scope and Content: The Varsity Husky Crew team can be seen on the ASUW Shell House boat ramp and rowing in racing shells, possibly on Lake Washington.

1/17CR279Roger Morris speaking with two womenapproximately 1940-19491/17CR280-287Reunion social gatheringapproximately 1950-1959

Scope and Content: The Varsity Husky Crew team can be seen attending a party with family members.

1/18CR288-290Guests at various social gatheringsapproximately 1965-19751/18CR291-299Social gathering for 39th annual reunion, Issaquah, WashingtonJuly 13, 1975

Scope and Content: Photograph by Joanne Edwards.

Written on verso: At home of LaVerne and Bob Moch.

Item CR294 depicts the flag of the 1936 Berlin Olympics which uses the Nazi party flag.

1/18CR300-307Rowing at 40th annual reunion, Lake Union, WashingtonJuly 1976

Scope and Content: This reunion was the last time all members of the Varsity Husky Crew team rowed together. Photograph by Bruce Terami.

1/19CR308Robert Moch in yellow rain slickerMay 19831/19CR309-311 Group portraits on driveway during social gatheringapproximately 1985-1989

Scope and Content: Written on CR303: I did not pass out!!.

1/19CR312-315Groundbreaking ceremony for Providence Point Clubhouse, Issaquah, Washington19841/19CR316U.W. Crew House [Racing shells embarking and rowing from ASUW Shell House, Lake Union, Seattle, Washington]approximately July-August 19841/19CR317-331 Event for US Olympic rowing team, Montlake Cut, Seattle, Washingtonapproximately July-August 19841/19CR332-339 Opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics, Los Angeles, CaliforniaJuly 28, 19841/20CR340The Beautiful People [Varsity Husky Crew team portrait, Issaquah, Washington]July 21, 19851/20CR341-356Social gathering for 49th annual reunion, Issaquah, WashingtonJuly 21, 19851/20CR357Social gathering for 50th annual reunion1986

Scope and Content: Depicts the flag of the 1936 Berlin Olympics which uses the Nazi party flag.

1/20CR358-360 Award ceremony at 50th anniversary celebration, Columbus, OhioMay 19861/20CR361-367Social gathering for 53rd annual reunionAugust 19891/21CR368-369Robert Moch at the Goodwill Games, Husky Stadium, Seattle, WashingtonOctober 19901/21CR370-373Robert Moch at Husky Stadium event, Seattle, WashingtonNovember 11, 19931/21CR374-381Social gathering for 59th annual reunionAugust 2, 19951/21CR382Don Hume, Jim McMillan, Robert Moch, Roger Morris, and Joe Rantz at 64th annual reunionJuly 9, 20011/21CR383-388Robert Moch with family and friendsapproximately 2000-2004Sub-subseries ii, Related Documents1/22CR389-390Washington Rowing sponsorship certificatesapproximately 1959-1961

Scope and Content: Signed by Al Ulbrickson.

1/22CR391Caricature comic of Robert MochApril 29, 1940

Scope and Content: Published by the Boston Daily Globe (later called the Boston Globe).

1/22CR392Robert Moch in newspaper callout boxapproximately 1995-2004

Scope and Content: Published by the Daily World (Aberdeen, WA)

1/22CR393a-bMagazine article on Husky Olympiansapproximately 1995-20001/22CR394George Pocock Rowing Foundation newsletterJune 19941/22CR395 Print with George Pocock quoteapproximately 1990-2000Series 2, Crew Films

Scope and Content: Reformatted compilations of crew film clips.

Restrictions on Access: No user access copy is available for films. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.

4CF1Ancient Crew [University of Washington crew teams facing University of California, Berkeley crew teams in competitions]approximately 1932-19371 videocassette (VHS; 45 min.) : silent, black-and-white

Scope and Content: 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.

4 CF2Old Cal vs Wash [Competition between University of California, Berkeley and the University of Washington, Oakland Estuary, Oakland, California]approximately 1937-19471 videocassette (VHS; 2 hrs.) : sound, black-and-white

Scope and Content: Written on cassette sleeve: UW - white oars, Cal - blue oars.

4CF3Black and white footage [Interview with Husky Crew team members]approximately 1937-19571 videocassette (VHS; 45 min.) : silent, black-and-white

Scope and Content: Film made by Larry Hutson Productions (Seattle, WA)

4CF4aU of W Crew - The Early Yearsapproximately 1937-19571 videocassette (VHS; 45 min.) : sound, black-and-white

Scope and Content: Film by Crew Films (San Bernadino, CA)

4CF4bU of W Crew - The Early Yearsapproximately 1937-19571 videocassette (VHS; 45 min.) : sound, black-and-white

Scope and Content: Film by Crew Films (San Bernadino, CA)

Series 3, Personal Photographs and Related Documents

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.

3/1PR1-17Various landscapes, including mountains, lakes, and snowapproximately 1936-19442PR18-64Various family members and friendsapproximately 1938-19442PR65Italian man with childrenapproximately August-October 1936

Scope and Content: Written on verso: Italian whom [sic] met on train, Rome to Pisa. Liked Americans, disliked Italians. Stamped on verso: Tescari, Laboratori Ottica Fotoradio, La Spezia. [Tescari, Photoradio Optic Laboratories, La Spezia [Genoa]].

3/2PR66Portrait of Norma Ericksonapproximately 1938-1944

Scope and Content: Photographed by Pautzke Photography Studios (Ellensburg, WA)

3/2PR67-144Various family members and friendsbetween 1938 and 1944?3/3PR145Signed greeting cardapproximately 1936-19443/3PR146Souvenir cardDecember 18, 1936

Scope and Content: Shows custom silhouette of Fleeta Bell Moch, Robert's mother. Art by I. Hill.

2PR147-188Various environmentsapproximately 1945-19502PR189-482Various family members and friendsapproximately 1945-1950

Scope and Content: Items PR399-404 show child dressed in Halloween costume based on Chinese racial stereotypes.

3/4PR483-495Various family members and friendsapproximately 1945-19502PR496-545Various family members and friendsapproximately 1951-19592PR546-553Camping tripJuly 19583/5PR554-558Various family members and friendsapproximately 1985-2004Series 4, Personal Films

Scope and Content: Social gatherings, vacations, and daily life from Robert Moch's family, chiefly his three children.

Restrictions on Access: No user access copy is available for films. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.

4PF1Marilynapproximately 19421 reel (16mm) (75 feet) : silent, black-and-white4PF2Kids #1approximately 1941-19421 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color

Scope and Content: Composite of three films.

4PF3Kids #2approximately 1942, 1944-19451 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color

Scope and Content: Composite of four films.

4PF4Familyapproximately 1942-19481 reel (16mm) (175 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color

Scope and Content: Composite of four films.

4PF5Kids #3approximately 1946-19491 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color4PF6Kids No. 4approximately 1949-19521 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color4PF7Kids #5approximately 1952-19531 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color4PF8Kids #6approximately 1954-19571 reel (16mm) (375 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color

Scope and Content: Composite of three films.

4PF9Trip #719571 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color4PF10Kids, Trip #8approximately 1958-19591 reel (16mm) ( 450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color4PF11[Untitled] #9approximately 1959-June 19611 reel (16mm) ( 450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color4PF12[Untitled] #10approximately July 1961-19641 reel (16mm) (450 feet) : silent, black-and-white, colorReel PF13aPF13aMexican TripFebruary 19641 reel (16mm) (375 feet) : silent, black-and-white, color3/8PF13bMexican TripFebruary 19647 filmstrips (16mm) (3 feet) : sound, colorReel PF14PF14New Haven, Syracuse, Fire Island, Homeapproximately August 19671 reel (16mm) (350 feet) : silent, black-and-white, colorReel PF15PF15Family 219681 reel (16mm) ( 250 feet) : silent, black-and-white, colorAccession No. 6419-002: Robert G. Moch artifacts, 19363.65 cubic feet (3 boxes)

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.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

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Acquisition Info: George Pocock Rowing Foundation (GPRF), June 2023. Originally donated to GPRF by Robert Moch.

16419-002United States jersey26419-002England jersey36419-002Germany jersey