D.H. Drew slides and audiovisual collection, 1930s-1960s
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Drew, D. H. (Donald H.)
- Title
- D.H. Drew slides and audiovisual collection
- Dates
- 1930s-1960s (inclusive)19301969
- Quantity
- 3 boxes (Box 1: 6 film reels: 8mm, 17 film reels: Super8, 3 film reels: 16mm, 1 ea: computer game. Box 2: 24 reels: reel-to-reel audio, 8 sound recordings: vinyl records, 2 Ayres scale model pieces (for model railroad), 1 electric switch machine (for model railroad). Box 3: 28 boxes with 30 slides/box, 2 boxes with 50 stereoslides/box, 1 box with 20 slides/box.)
- Collection Number
- PH2016-085
- Summary
- Collection of film reels, audio, and slides from Donald H. Drew Sr.
- 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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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Donald H. Drew Sr. of Edmonds, Washington (1929-2008) was a lifelong model railroad hobbyist. He purchased Pacific Fast Mail (PFM), an importer and distributor of fine brass scale-model locomotives, and ran PFM from 1966 until his death, importing unique train models, manufacturing locomotive sound systems and publishing books related to model railroads.
Content Description
The collection consists of slides, films, audiotapes, records, and scale model railroad artifacts collected by Don H. Drew, the owner of PFM, Inc. a model railroad importer and distributor.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Donor's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections. Donor did not own copyright to portions of the collection.
Administrative Information
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Description: Family and Commercial Films6 film reels: 8mm, 17 film reels: Super8, 3 film reels: 16mm, 1 ea: computer game.
Family films related to trains and family trips. Also include film titles: "Beehive", "The Dentist", Dracula-Castle Film, and "Lawrence of Arabia."
Container: Box 1 -
Description: Audio Recordings, Records, and Scale Model Railroad Artifacts24 reels: reel-to-reel audio, 8 sound recordings: vinyl records, 2 Ayres scale model pieces (for model railroad), 1 electric switch machine (for model railroad)
The vinyl records include "Finian's Rainbow" and "Music Box." There is also a reel-to-reel audiotape of "Pops Roundup" .
Container: Box 2 -
Description: Slides of family activities28 boxes with 30 slides/box, 2 boxes with 50 stereoslides/box, 1 box with 20 slides/box.
Family related slides such as "Christmas at Drew's", "Drew House", and "Drews in Hawaii." Slides also relate to specific sites: Mt. Rainier, Mt. Franklin, Colorado, Sun Valley, Yosemite, Blue Ridge, and Korea.
Container: Box 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Amateur films--Washington (State)--Edmonds
- Family vacations
- Railroads--Models
Personal Names
- Drew, D. H. (Donald H.)--Archives
- Drew, D. H. (Donald H.)--Family
- Drew, D. H. (Donald H.)--Friends and associates
Form or Genre Terms
- Amateur films
- Ephemera
- Home movies
- Photographs
- Slides (photographs)
- Sound recordings
- Video recordings
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Subject Terms
- Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
