University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2688 (Accession No. 2688-001)Danz (Family : Seattle, Wash.)Danz family papers1905-1972.28 cubic feet (1 box)Collection materials are in
English.Records of
motion picture theater chain owners of Seattle, Washington documenting the
growth of the chainJohn 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.
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.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries.
Donated by Carolyn Danz, 2/1/1977.
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Danz, Jessie, 1889-1973Danz, John, -1961Jewish Archives (University of Washington)Jewish Family and Child Service (Seattle, Wash.)Sterling Theatres IncJewish Welfare Society (Seattle, Wash.)Motion picture theaters--Washington (State)--SeattleMoving ImagesSeattleWashington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
1/1Historical Data19741/2Newspaper articles19751/3Memoranda19751/4Pamphlet, Project Street
Surfaces19751/5Pamphlets, historical1/6Farmer/Vendor study1/7Urban Renewal Plan1/8Design Report1/9Miscellaneous1Book - diagrams and
photographsBuilding Exteriors, Department of Assessment Photos, Building
Interiors, Streets Within Project Area, Aerial Photos, Proposed Market
Development.