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Danz family papers, 1905-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Danz (Family : Seattle, Wash.)
Title
Danz family papers
Dates
1905-1972 (inclusive)
Quantity
.28 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
2688 (Accession No. 2688-001)
Summary
Records of motion picture theater chain owners of Seattle, Washington documenting the growth of the chain
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

John Danz (d. 1961) founded the Sterling Theaters in the 1920s. His wife Jessie (Mohr) Danz, 1889-1973, was active in the Jewish Welfare Society, later renamed Jewish Family and Child Service. Caroline Danz (a daughter-law) was in charge of a dramatic presentation celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Jewish Family and Child Service in 1972.

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Content Description

Note, file cards, reports, programs, clippings, financial records, ephemera notebook (1905-1965), and photographs (1972).

Collection documents the growth of the Danz (John and Jessie) theater chain and the family's charitable bequests.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Carolyn Danz, 2/1/1977.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Historical Data
    Dates: 1974
    Container: Box/Folder 1/1
  • Description: Newspaper articles
    Dates: 1975
    Container: Box/Folder 1/2
  • Description: Memoranda
    Dates: 1975
    Container: Box/Folder 1/3
  • Description: Pamphlet, Project Street Surfaces
    Dates: 1975
    Container: Box/Folder 1/4
  • Description: Pamphlets, historical
    Container: Box/Folder 1/5
  • Description: Farmer/Vendor study
    Container: Box/Folder 1/6
  • Description: Urban Renewal Plan
    Container: Box/Folder 1/7
  • Description: Design Report
    Container: Box/Folder 1/8
  • Description: Miscellaneous
    Container: Box/Folder 1/9
  • Description: Book - diagrams and photographs

    Building Exteriors, Department of Assessment Photos, Building Interiors, Streets Within Project Area, Aerial Photos, Proposed Market Development.

    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture theaters--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Danz, Jessie, 1889-1973
  • Danz, John,  -1961

Corporate Names

  • Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
  • Jewish Family and Child Service (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Jewish Welfare Society (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Sterling Theatres Inc

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
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