Danz family papers, 1905-1972
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Danz (Family : Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Danz family papers
- Dates
- 1905-1972 (inclusive)19051972
- 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
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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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
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.
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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Historical DataDates: 1974Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Newspaper articlesDates: 1975Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: MemorandaDates: 1975Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: Pamphlet, Project Street SurfacesDates: 1975Container: Box/Folder 1/4
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Description: Pamphlets, historicalContainer: Box/Folder 1/5
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Description: Farmer/Vendor studyContainer: Box/Folder 1/6
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Description: Urban Renewal PlanContainer: Box/Folder 1/7
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Description: Design ReportContainer: Box/Folder 1/8
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box/Folder 1/9
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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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
