William Scott Rowing Collection, 1907-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Scott, William (Bill) J.
Title
William Scott Rowing Collection
Dates
1907-1990 (inclusive)
1986-1987 (bulk)
Quantity
approximately 2.56 cubic feet (1 box, 54 videotapes (12 VHS, 8 3/4" Umatic and 34 BetaSP), and 2 film reels)
Collection Number
PH2001-146
Summary
Film and research material on early University of Washington Crew, including members of the 1936 Crew team
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. Films are open for previewing onsite in the Special Collections Reading Room if user copy is available. Additionally, users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee by contacting Special Collections.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

William (Bill) J. Scott produced the documentary, "U of W Crew- The Early Years", about the history of the University of Washington Crew team.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Documentary film, "University of Washington Crew--The Early Years," produced by Bill Scott, features interviews and archival newsreel footage related to the history of UW crew up until the 1936 Olympics. The collection includes photographs, research materials, and unedited footage. Film footage includes interviews with the members of the 1936 Crew, the coach's wife and son, the Crew manager, and George Pocock's son and friend. Also includes footage around Seattle, newsreel footage, and footage of the Seattle Rowing Club demonstrating the different stroking styles. Research materials include photographs and clippings provided by University of Washington Special Collections and the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

To the extent that they own the copyright, the donor has transferred the copyright of the materials to the University of Washington; however, copyright in some items in this collection may be held by their respective creators. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged in 2 series.

  • Series 1, Research Files
  • Series 2, Films

Acquisition Information

Bill Scott, 2000

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Series 1:  Research FilesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
UW Columns
1 copy of University of Washington Columns, volume nineteen, number two. Includes article "Washington at the Olympic Games" by Bob Cahen pg 8.
1936
1
UW Varsity Boat Club Photobook
1907-1911
1
UW Miscellaneous Photographs
1936-1956
1
50th Anniversary Negatives and Prints
1986
1
Boeing
undated
1
Coach Bob Diehl Negatives and Prints
undated
1
Photographs
Includes photographs provided from University of Washington Special Collections and the Museum of History and Industry. Topics include coaches, '36 crew, George Pocock, Berlin Olympics, Boat houses, female rowers, and others.
approximately 1980s
1
Clippings
Includes materials provided by the University of Washington Special Collections.
approximately 1986-1994, undated
1
Negatives
approximately 1980s
1
Slides
approximately 1980s
1
Film Advertisements
approximately 1990
1
Gordan Adam Audiocassette
1987

Series 2:  FilmsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Reel
1
Crew Sub Master Tail
1 film
approximately 1987
2
Crew Films
1 film
Narration original with splices, recorded 9/8/1987, Ron Forsel- voice, Nick Denke- engineer, 7.5 IPS, 2 track mono, tails out, approximately 20 minutes.
approximately 1987
viewcopy
VC557
University of Washington Crew: The Early Years 1907-1936
3 VHS, 32 Betacam tapes, 4 U-matic tapes
Final film. Additional materials include working copies which may not have viewing copies available.
1987
VC558-VC559
1936 UW Crew Interview: Don Hume, Joe Rantz, Shorty Hunt, Roger Morris, and Bob Moch
2 VHS, 2 U-matic tapes
August 31, 1987
VC560
SRC, Skeleton in Shell, the Hangar, New Shell House, and Bob Edwards
1 VHS
September 1, 1987
VC561
Interview with the Ulbricksons, Charles McIntyre, and Stan Pocock
1 VHS, 1 U-matic
September 2, 1987
VC562
Interview with Charles McIntyre and Stan Pocock
1 VHS, 1 U-matic
September 2, 1987
VC563
UCLA Film Archive: Husky Crew/1936 Olympics
1 VHS, 2 Betacam tapes
Footage of UW Crew provided by UCLA Film Archive.
1987
VC564
Newsreel Footage: Sherman Ginsberg, Ed Leader, Yale and Rusty Callow, Princeton
1 VHS
undated
video
Tapes
Miscellaneous Videos
2 VHS
Consists of "'Logo Pocock' 'Logo Fosbury' produced by Cole & Weber, 1990" and "Inspirational sunrays and crew footage, Conibear Shell house, 1986".
1986-1990

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)
  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)