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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)
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
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.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

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/]

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Content Description

Photographs, posters, letters, George Pocock elogy, notes, and ephemera.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyrights retained by creator. Contact Special Collections for details.

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Administrative Information

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Accession No. 4310-001: Stanley Richard Pocock photographs, approximately 1921-1974

    0.21 cubic feet (1 box)

    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

  • Accession No. 4310-002: Stanley Richard Pocock papers, 1953-1980

    1 vertical file

    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