Hella Skowronski papers, circa 1947-1986
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Skowronski, Hella
- Title
- Hella Skowronski papers
- Dates
- circa 1947-1986 (inclusive)19471986
- Quantity
- 2.87 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2735
- Summary
- Manuscripts of a book, photographs and other papers of a Weaver, textile designer, and author
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Hella Skowronski was born in 1905. She was a textile designer and weaver, the first weaver to use dacron fiber. Skowronski was a nationally known weaver who designed window coverings used widely in the U.S. The Henry Gallery Textile Collection has a collection of her design samples. Hella Skowronski died in 1988.
Content Description
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 2735-001: Hella Skowronski scrapbooks,
.33 cubic footScope and Content: Two scrapbooks.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hella Skowronski, 1/1/1977.
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Description: Hella Skowronski scrapbooks
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Accession No. 2735-002: Hella Skowronski papers, 1972-1973
1.00 cubic footScope and Content: Manuscript, photos, diagrams.
Manuscript of book about weaving published by Van Nostrand Reinhood, 1973.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Ms. Skowronski, 8/1/1980.
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Description: Hella Skowronski papers
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Accession No. 2735-003: Hella Skowronski papers, 1957-1976
.03 cubic footScope and Content: Correspondence, gallery notices, photographs, clippings, ephemera.
Numerous black and white photographs of her weaving.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 1/1/1983.
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Description: Hella Skowronski papers
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Accession No. 2735-004: Hella Skowronski papers, circa 1958-1983
.14 cubic footScope and Content: Exhibit catalogs, price lists, clippings.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by UW Henry Gallery, 4/7/1986.
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Description: Hella Skowronski papers
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Accession No. 2735-005: Hella Skowronski papers, circa 1947-1975
1.06 cubic feetScope and Content: Awards, programs, clippings, designs, photographs, textile samples.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hella Skowronski, 12/17/1986.
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Description: Hella Skowronski papers
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Accession No. 2735-006: Hella Skowronski papers, 1984-1986
.14 cubic footScope and Content: Tape-recorded interview, notes.
The Henry Gallery Textile Collection has a collection of her design samples. She documented her textile collection with Steve Froemming who also interviewed her about her career in 1986. Froemming was hired by the Henry Gallery for this purpose.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by UW Henry Gallery, 12/20/1988.
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Description: Hella Skowronski papers
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Accession No. 2735-007: Hella Skowronski drawing,
.17 cubic foot (tube)Scope and Content: Tapestry drawing.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Hella Skowronski, 12/17/1986.
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Description: Hella Skowronski drawing
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Textile designers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Textile designers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Weavers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Women textile designers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Women textile designers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Women weavers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Skowronski, Hella--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Eddy, Mary
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
