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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.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

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

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Content Description

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).

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in 2 series.

  • Series 1, Research Files
  • Series 2, Films

Acquisition Information

Bill Scott, 2000

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Series 1: Research Files

    • Description: 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.

      Dates: 1936
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: UW Varsity Boat Club Photobook
      Dates: 1907-1911
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: UW Miscellaneous Photographs
      Dates: 1936-1956
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: 50th Anniversary Negatives and Prints
      Dates: 1986
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Boeing
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Coach Bob Diehl Negatives and Prints
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: 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.

      Dates: approximately 1980s
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Clippings

      Includes materials provided by the University of Washington Special Collections.

      Dates: approximately 1986-1994, undated
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Negatives
      Dates: approximately 1980s
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Slides
      Dates: approximately 1980s
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Film Advertisements
      Dates: approximately 1990
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Gordan Adam Audiocassette
      Dates: 1987
      Container: Box 1
  • Series 2: Films

    • Description: Crew Sub Master Tail
      1 film
      Dates: approximately 1987
      Container: Reel 1
    • Description: 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.

      Dates: approximately 1987
      Container: Reel 2
    • Description: 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.

      Dates: 1987
      Container: Viewcopy VC557
    • Description: 1936 UW Crew Interview: Don Hume, Joe Rantz, Shorty Hunt, Roger Morris, and Bob Moch
      2 VHS, 2 U-matic tapes
      Dates: August 31, 1987
      Container: Viewcopy VC558-VC559
    • Description: SRC, Skeleton in Shell, the Hangar, New Shell House, and Bob Edwards
      1 VHS
      Dates: September 1, 1987
      Container: Viewcopy VC560
    • Description: Interview with the Ulbricksons, Charles McIntyre, and Stan Pocock
      1 VHS, 1 U-matic
      Dates: September 2, 1987
      Container: Viewcopy VC561
    • Description: Interview with Charles McIntyre and Stan Pocock
      1 VHS, 1 U-matic
      Dates: September 2, 1987
      Container: Viewcopy VC562
    • Description: UCLA Film Archive: Husky Crew/1936 Olympics
      1 VHS, 2 Betacam tapes

      Footage of UW Crew provided by UCLA Film Archive.

      Dates: 1987
      Container: Viewcopy VC563
    • Description: Newsreel Footage: Sherman Ginsberg, Ed Leader, Yale and Rusty Callow, Princeton
      1 VHS
      Dates: undated
      Container: Viewcopy VC564
    • Description: 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".

      Dates: 1986-1990
      Container: Video Tapes

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Subject Terms

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