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Stanley Richard Pocock collection, approximately 1921-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pocock, Stanley Richard
- Title
- Stanley Richard Pocock collection
- Dates
- approximately
1921-1980 (inclusive)19211980
- Quantity
- approximately 0.21 cubic feet (1 box and 1 vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 4310
- Summary
- Materials from the Pocock family, who have been connected with the University of Washington for many years as boat builders, coaches, and crew
- 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
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Stanley Richard Pocock (1923-2014) was a well-known figure in the Pacific Northwest rowing community. He worked at the University of Washington as an oarsman and with his father, George, as a boatbuilding apprentice. Later in his career, Pocock coached eight crews for Olympic men's rowing (1956-1964) and provided record-breaking results including four gold medals and two bronze medals. He also coached locally, serving as the University of Washington freshman rowers coach and Lack Washington Rowing Club's first coach.
[Bainbridge Island Rowing. "The Stan Pock Legacy." Received November 8, 2023. https://bainbridgerowing.org/stan-pocock-legacy/]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs, posters, letters, George Pocock elogy, notes, and ephemera.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 4310-001, Stanley Richard Pocock photographs, approximately 1921-1974
- Accession No. 4310-002, Stanley Richard Pocock papers, 1953-1980
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4310-001: Stanley Richard Pocock photographs, approximately 1921-1974Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photographs.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Stan Pocock, 1991-09-12
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Stanley Richard Pocock photographs |
Accession No. 4310-002: Stanley Richard Pocock papers, 1953-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Poster, letters, George Pocock eulogy, notes, and ephemera.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Stan Pocock, 2010
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Stanley Richard Pocock papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Pocock, Dick
- Pocock, George Yeoman
- Pocock, Stan
- Pocock, Stanley Richard--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Varsity Boat Club (University of Washington)
