Lloyd Garrison Linkletter was born on June 1, 1879, in Michigan. In 1906, Linkletter moved to Washington to become a professional photographer. He met his wife, Julia Marlow, while both were working at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) in 1909. They married in 1913, and had two children: Richard Louis in 1916 and Adaline Frances in 1922.
Linkletter operated a photographic concession in Mount Rainier National Park until 1916 when he relocated to a studio in the University District. Linkletter worked as a photographer in the University District until his death, and photographed many of the events, buildings and students of the University of Washington. Linkletter also was known for his photographs of the Mount Rainier National Park. He died on September 7, 1937 of a heart attack.
Collection includes images of University of Washington campus, various UW Campus Days , Homecoming, May Day (1920); Linkletter studio and signs; Cascades, Mount Rainier National Park, Tatoosh Range (1907-1914); and houses and family groups (Christmas, children's parties).
Nitrate and glass negatives are not available for viewing. Access restricted to prints and digital images.
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
The Linkletter Studio van can be seen parked on the street
Front of postcard features numerous examples of photographs and the text: Out-Door Portraits, Residences, Enlargements, Groups, Flashlights, Law Parties, Banquets, Picture Frames, Interiors, Landscapes, Art Folders and At Home Portraits.
Back of postcard features advertising text and is addressed to a university professor.
Front of postcard features three landscape images, text, and an announcement for new studio location.
Businesses that can be seen clearly include: University Way Secretarial School, Irving's Clothing, and Hartzell's
The church parish hall was originally constructed in 1914 and demolished in the 1950s
Construction on Suzzallo Library can be seen in the background.
The Everett Public Library Bookmobile was the a retrofitted Model T automobile that was commissioned in 1924 and was named Pegasus, likely after the book Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley. The bookmobile was the first of its kind in Washington state and the second on the West Coast.
Old Engineering Hall can be seen in the background.
Sign on marquee: On the Stage: "The Douglas Teenie Weenies" - "'Gang' Comedy."
Signs on truck read: "See the world through Seattle," "Seattle 'The Gateway to Alaska'," "The DORE-Way to BETTER TIMES!" Latter slogan is likely a reference to Seattle Mayor John Dore
Other sightseers, including children with firefighter hats, can be seen in the picture.
Similar angle of picture 6050
Sign on truck reads: The Bread Supreme. Made with Honey and Cream. Carnation Honey Cream Bread Energizes!!"
Man on far right is likely Max Kehn, the proprietor of Rainier Baking Company.
The trucks, which were purchased in 1934, were used to deliver "Carnation honey bread" throughout Seattle and the suburbs. They are branded with "Carnation Honey Bread" in large letters with "Rainier Backing Co." underneath.
A streetcar crashed into three concession buildings during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, killing one and injuring 55.
The Cavalier Apartment building (torn down in 2010), Commodore Apartments, and Pacific Fruit & Produce Co. wholesale location can be seen in the background.
Written on image: "Gunther," "Furhman Ave."
This home is a registered Seattle Historical Site.
Craftsman home has two levels of front steps, brick porch columns, garage, chimney and landscaped yard
Date of reproduction is unknown, date of original picture likely between 1867 and 1910
Written on image: Overlooking Paradise Park.
Written on image: Winding Roadways, Rainier National Park.
This picture is likely taken from the south side of the mountain, which is where it is fed by the Nisqually Glacier.
Text printed on mounting: I Love Thy Rocks and Rills Thy Woods and Templed Hills.
Written on image: A Mount Rainier Sunset Over the Clouds
Written on image: Overlooking Kautz Glacier, Rainier National Park.
The Kautz Glacier is located on the southern side of Mount Rainier and is named after August Kautz, who is sometimes credited for the first ascent in 1857.
This area of the park was named after So-To-Lick, a Native American man who it is said joined the Nisqually Leschi tribe after leaving either the Yakima or Klickitat tribe in Simco in 1864. So-To-Lick lived in the meadow before the area became a national park where some of his structures remained standing until the 1930s. He is said to have been given the moniker "Indian Henry" by a mail carrier unwilling to learn to pronounce his real name.
The Tahoma Glacier sits on the southwest side of Mount Rainier
Similar angle to photo 275 in this collection.
Narada Falls is a Horsetail waterfall, is 188 feet high and 50 feet wide, and sits between Longmire and Paradise Park.
Sluiskin Falls is a Horsetail waterfall, is 155 feet high and 50 feet wide, and sits in the Paradise Basin.
Text on image: Rosario Beach
Cars parked in front of roadhouse appear to include a variety of Ford Model A cars
Anderson Hall was constructed in 1925 as the College of Forestry. It was a gift to the UW by Agnes Anderson, widow of lumber magnate Alfred H. Anderson
The Armory was formerly used as the "Oriental Building" during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and was torn down in 1920.
Originally constructed in 1908, this was the Art Museum and Fine Arts Building for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. After the exposition ended, it was known as both the Chemistry Building and Bagley Hall. In 1937 it was remodeled and named Physiology Hall, then between 1947 and 1950 it was again retrofitted and renamed Architecture Hall.
The four columns originally sat at the entrance to the Washington Territorial University building, which was constructed in 1861 and was located on University Street and 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle. When the campus relocated Edmond Meany, who at the time was the Head of the History Department and was one of the University of Washington's first graduates, attempted to have the building moved but only the columns survived. They were re-erected in 1911 at the intersection of King and Pierce Lanes in The Quad. The columns would later be restored and moved to Sylvan Grove.
The columns are named Loyalty, Industry, Faith and Efficiency - "LIFE."
Written on verso: Commerce and Philosophy Hall, South entrance.
Commerce Hall was built in 1917 and Philosophy Hall was built in 1920; the two would be combined in 1972 and renamed Savery Hall.
Denny Field hosted University of Washington's football games from 1895 until 1920, when the venue now known as Husky Stadium opened.
Written on verso: Administrative offices are located in this building (East Entrance).
Education Hall was built in 1922 and was later renamed Miller Hall.
Engineering Hall was built in 1908 as the Machinery Pavilion for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, which was used to supply power for the events and then for the school buildings thereafter. The building was demolished in 1957 and the Mechanical Engineering Building in its place.
Written on image: Machinery Hall
Machinery Hall was used during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, became Engineering Hall when it was used by the University of Washington, and was later torn down in 1957.
The monument, which was sculpted by Lorado Taft, was donated by the Rainier chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
Written on verso: A very interesting art museum. All lighting effects are from sky lights. Corner of 15th and 41st.
The Henry Art Gallery was the first public art museum in Washington State and was named after the local philanthropist Horace C. Henry.
The original Library Building was adapted from a building constructed for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. It quickly outgrew its space and planning for Suzzallo Library began in 1922.
Originally named the Auditorium Building, this hall was constructed in 1909 for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition where it was used for concerts, speeches, boxing matches, and other large events suited for its 2,600 person seating capacity. In 1914, after the Exposition ended, the building was renamed Meany Hall. It was demolished 1965 after suffering earthquake damage.
Built in 1899 as a men's dormitory, Lewis Hall is the second oldest building remaining at the University of Washington campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1917, Lewis Hall was converted to a women's dormitory due to the steady decrease in male students due to enlistment in the First World War. The building was also temporarily used as a military hospital for the Student Army Training Corps and as a facility for the Naval Training Station in 1918.
Written on image: College of Mines, U. of W.
Mines Hall was constructed in 1921 and later renamed Roberts Hall in 1946.
The Observatory was built from sandstone leftover from the construction of Denny Hall in 1895 and features an 1891 six-inch refracting telescope and the glass dome originally rotated atop Civil War cannonballs.
Written on image: Science Hall
Science Hall is now known as Parrington Hall, and is one of the oldest buildings on campus.
Written on verso: Education Hall at right, Home Ec., Denny Hall in background with Commerce and Philosophy Hall at the left
Originally known as Geyser Basin, this water feature holds 1 million gallons of water and is sometimes referred to as "Frosh Pond" thanks to the tradition of tossing unsuspecting freshman in.
Written on verso: View from the Frosh Pond - looking North - [Suzzallo] Library on foreground, Science Hall to left of library, Commerce Hall to the right, and Education Hall at the extreme right
Clark Hall served as a women's dormitory from 1899 until 1936, with the exception of a brief time during the First World War when it served as a hospital and training facility.
1910 was the University of Washington football team's third season under Gil Doabie, which it finished undefeated (6-0). The team won the October 22 game (12-8) against Whitman and took place at Denny Field in front of 4,500 attendees.
Banner reads: October 22. Football. Washington vs Whitman. University Campus. Tomorrow. 2:30.
From 1908-1916, the University of Washington football team became such a winning team (going 58-0) that The Hook, which was introduced by Yell Leader Bill Horsley in 1911, became a symbol of their dominance and was displayed during games. It was 10 feet tall and made of oak. Although undergraduates formed The Knights of the Hook in 1919, a cheerleading group who also guarded the hook both at games and on campus, the hook has since gone missing.
Signs on buildings read: Hats, Caps - Collier's for Men. Candies fresh daily - Ice Cream. Rainier.
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathanial Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
The 1920 May Fete was called “Pandora's Box,” and was arranged from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Paradise of Children."
Written on image: U of W Rifle Team - 1928
Written over image: signatures on the posed picture include Dean Luce (written over man standing furthest the left in the back row), Elmer Ogawa (written over the man furthest left in the front row), Chuck Rutledge (written over man , second to left, in the front row), and K. Weil (written over man furthest right in the front row).
Written on verso: [Names of men in photograph] Coach Dean Luce, Al Browne, Chilson Hauff, Geo. Cook, Roy Hurst, X.W. Godfrey, Elmber Ogawa, Chuck Rutledge Smith, Lee, Herb Steen, Kurt Weil
According to the 1928 Tyee Yearbook: "The Varsity rifle team defeated marksmen representing universities in nearly every section of the United States, losing only two matches out of a total of twelve telegraphic contests. Averaging 2,272 points to their opponents' 1,756, the Washington riflemen made a grand total of 27,370 tallies, as compared with the opposing teams' score of 21,073."
Written on verso: Lewis & Clark Hall girls 1933-34
James Wylie Hemphill is in back row, tenth from left.
Written on image: Waiting for the whistle to blow, Campus Day, U of W
Administrative building can be seen in the background
Denny Hall can be seen in the background.
The Big W Club is an organization for former University of Washington athletic letter winners.
Signs held up by students read: "23" "25" "Shot on Sight" "Children Must [sign covered] From Under [sign covered] Workmen"
Written on image: Prof Meany and Mrs. Meany and Buick Sedan presented by alumni and students - U of W Campus Day 1924 - The band plays "Alma Mater"
Sign in background read: Washington Glee Club
Student sign reads: Trophy Squad
The Tolo Club was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. The group later affiliated with the Mortar Board.
Known members of the 1924 Tolo Club include: Margaret L. Daigh, Kathryn R. Dwyer, Agnes Frehm, Elizabeth Gambee, Elizabeth Grisim, Dorothy Haggett, Frances Harrison, Bertha Keller, Bernice Kennedy, Louise McDonald, Helen Quigle, and Margaret Jane Sparling.
Sign in the background reads: Varsity Boat Club
Badges on students read: "Colonel," "Major," "General," and "Brigadier General."
Nurse standing fifth from the left has badge that reads: "Lieutenant."
Badges on students read: "Captain," "Colonel," "Lieutenant," and "Major."
The Tolo Club was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. The group later affiliated with the Mortar Board.
Some women in the picture have badges reading: "Lieutenant," and "General."
Written on image: Campus Day, 1927
University nurses can be seen seated together at the table in the foreground.
Husky Stadium opened in November 1920 but construction and expansion efforts continued through 1936.
Both students are wearing signs that read: "Campus Day Sailor, University of Washington Daily" and "First National Pictures - Campus Humor Screen Tests Will Be Made Here For Motion Pictures."
The Tolo Club was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. The group later affiliated with the Mortar Board.
Tolo Club members listed in the 1927 Tyee Yearbook: Katherine Clarke, Roberta Crawford, Claire Drew, Margaret Duncan, Florence Fowlkes, Helen Gorham, Ruth Hamblen, Areline Hubbard, Virginia Jackson, Margaret Matheson, Amelie Nichols, Mary O'Keane, Gwendoline Showell, Virginia Travis, Jean Wallace, Ellen Waters.
The Tolo Club was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. The group later affiliated with the Mortar Board.
Truck seen in the background reads: "Hansen Bros. Transfer Co. University."
Badges on students read: "Captain," "Colonel," and "General."
Mortar Board, originally called Tolo Club, was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. In the Tyee Yearbook and other materials, Mortar Board, Tolo Club, and Tolo House are used interchangeably.
Members of Tolo House listed in the 1928 Tyee Yearbook: Class of 1928 - Ellen Bungay, Elizabeth Coale, Clarice Swan, Doris Milward; Class of 1929 - Dorothy Dohm, Eleanor Kidder, Virginia Leedy, Peggy Schwartz; Class of 1930 - Isabel Abbott, Dorothy Christenson, Winona Clyde, Ruth Hewitt, Carol Jones, Bina Lignell, Darthea Swan; Pledges - Constance Bell, Virginia Beall, Helen Drewfs, Lauretta McNab, and Helen Nelson.
President Spencer joined the University of Washington in 1919 as the head of the School of Journalism. He became president of the university from 1927 until 1933.
Men's Athletic Pavilion was renamed Hec Edmundson Pavilion in the mid-1940s.
Edmond Meany can be seen at the center of the top row.
Administrative Hall can be seen in the background
Miller Hall and Smith Hall can be seen in the background
Administrative Hall can be seen in the background
The Husky Marching Band was organized in 1929 by Walter Welke and started with 34 members. The Husky Marching Band also took over the ROTC's band duties during football games.
Mortar Board, originally called Tolo Club, was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. In the Tyee Yearbook and other materials, Mortar Board, Tolo Club, and Tolo House are used interchangeably.
Members of Tolo House listed in the 1930 Tyee Yearbook: Betty Berryman, Beatrice Bond, Jane Brehm, Virginia Diem, Margaret Emery, Nancy Grimes, Carol Jones, Ethel Livesley, Charlotte MacDonald, Mary Violet Megrew, Ethel Middleton, Katherine Mitchell, Elliott Morgan, Irene Nicholson, Betty Robb, and Helen Shanstrom.
Mortar Board, originally called Tolo Club, was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. In the Tyee Yearbook and other materials, Mortar Board, Tolo Club, and Tolo House are used interchangeably.
Members of Tolo House listed in the 1930 Tyee Yearbook: Betty Berryman, Beatrice Bond, Jane Brehm, Virginia Diem, Margaret Emery, Nancy Grimes, Carol Jones, Ethel Livesley, Charlotte MacDonald, Mary Violet Megrew, Ethel Middleton, Katherine Mitchell, Elliott Morgan, Irene Nicholson, Betty Robb, and Helen Shanstrom.
Mortar Board, originally called Tolo Club, was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. In the Tyee Yearbook and other materials, Mortar Board, Tolo Club, and Tolo House are used interchangeably.
Members of Tolo House listed in the 1930 Tyee Yearbook: Margaret von Alvensleben, Mari Brattain, Gladys Carlson, Virginia Clemons, Marian Elder, Betty Johnson, Helen Kendler, Patty Lytel, Marian Matthews, Elizabeth Mills, Eleanor Plamondon, Ellen Rowland, Luell Weed, Virginia Worcester.
The female student in the front row is likely E.C. Elliott
The female student in the front row is likely E.C. Elliott
Mortar Board, originally called Tolo Club, was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. In the Tyee Yearbook and other materials, Mortar Board, Tolo Club, and Tolo House are used interchangeably.
Members of Tolo House listed in the 1932 Tyee Yearbook: Eleanor Ahlers, Audrey Ames, Lucille Cohen, Jean Condon, Margaret Crabtree, Eva Dietrich, Alda Martell, Helen Moldstad, Helen Pickrell, Virginia Powell, Mary Shepard, and Nancy Strother.
Milnor Roberts served as Dean of the College of Mines from 1901 until 1947. When the College of Mines became the School of Mineral Engineering in 1947, the year Roberts retired from the university, the building was renamed Mines Hall after him.
Edmond Meany can be seen standing at the top of the stairs
Raitt Hall can be seen in the background
Mortar Board, originally called Tolo Club, was a women's honor society for junior or senior students. In the Tyee Yearbook and other materials, Mortar Board, Tolo Club, and Tolo House are used interchangeably.
Members of Tolo House listed in the 1933 Tyee Yearbook: Isabella Anderson, Dorothy Bayles, , Minerva Elworthy, Barbara Castleman, Marny Collins, Marcella Crabtree, Priscilla Craig, Clotilde Duryee, Jean Eagleson, Jean Foster, Shirley McGregor, Dorothea Ritchie, Helen Samwick, Deborah Sprague, Marjorie Speidel, Phyllis Vernon, Mildred Vredenburg, Patricia Warren, and Sallie Sue White.
The Chimes Tower and Denny Hall can be seen in the background. The Chimes Tower burned down in 1949.
Edmond Meany can be seen standing in the center of the row at the top of the stairs
Written on image: Old Nina.
Members hold pennants reading "Montana," "Washington," and "College of Idaho."