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Robert D. Martin 1948 Olympics rowing films, approximately 1948
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Martin, Robert D.
- Title
- Robert D. Martin 1948 Olympics rowing films
- Dates
- approximately 1948 (inclusive)19481948
- Quantity
- 1.28 cubic feet (1 box containing 13 film reels)
- Collection Number
- 6494 (Accession No. 6494-001)
- Summary
- Films of a University of Washington and U.S.A. Olympics crew team rower
- 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
Film reels are closed until evaluated.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert D. Martin attended the University of Washington, where he began rowing, but his education was interrupted by World War II. He enlisted in the Navy and saw action in the Pacific Theatre. After the war he returned to the University of Washington and made the 1948 coxed fours team with his teammates. Martin was a member of both the University of Washington JV 8 and 1948 Olympic U.S.A. rowing teams. University of Washington Crew won the 1948 Olympics gold medal in the Four with Coxswain. Robert D. Martin rowed in the 3-seat in the Olympics event at London.
The crew stayed close over the years and purchased a small island in the Octopus Islands in British Columbia, Canada, where they spent many summer vacations. Martin's career after college was in the timber industry, spending over 30 years with Weyerhaeuser, where he worked until his retirement in 1982 as Vice-President of Special Products.
Sources:
"1940-1949" Washington Rowing. Accessed: March 2024, https://washingtonrowing.com/history/mens-history/1940-1949/
"Robert Doud Martin" Olympics. Accessed: March 2024, https://olympics.com/en/athletes/robert-doud-martin
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Film reels of the 1948 Olympics rowing competitions.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Canister Labeled: "1 - Family" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Canister Labeled: "2 - The Gangs" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Canister Labeled: "3" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Canister Labeled "B+W Olympic Trip" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Canister Labeled: "1" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Canister Labeled: "#1 Olympic Trip" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Canister Labeled: "4" 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Unboxed, Unlabeled 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Unboxed, Unlabeled 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Unboxed, Unlabeled 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Unboxed, Unlabeled 1 film reel
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Boxed, Unlabeled 1 film reel
With note "R.D. Martin, 29 Lagoon Lane N. Tacoma 99, Wash.
|
approximately 1948 |
| 1 | Boxed, Unlabeled 1 film reel
With note "R.D. Martin, 29 Lagoon Lane N. Tacoma 99, Wash.
|
approximately 1948 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
