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George F. Whitworth family photograph collection, circa 1860s-1900

Overview of the Collection

Collector
George F. Whitworth family
Title
George F. Whitworth family photograph collection
Dates
circa 1860s-1900 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 photographs (1 box)
Collection Number
PH0878
Summary
Photographs of George Whitworth, his family and friends
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

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

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Languages
English
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Historical Background

George F. Whitworth (March 15, 1816 – October 6, 1907) was a Presbyterian missionary and early pioneer of the Puget Sound area. Whitworth established many churches and is considered the father of Presbyterianism in Washington. He was the president of the University of Washington (then the Territorial University) from 1865-1866 and 1874-1876, and was the founder of Whitworth College (now Whitworth University) in 1890. He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington.

George Whitworth was married to Mary Elizabeth Thomson Whitworth and had at least 6 children: James Edwin, Frederick Harrison, John Matthew, Clara, George Jr. and Etta.

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Content Description

Photographs depicting George F. Whitworth, members of his family, and friends.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

View the digital version of the collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Custodial History

The photos were found by the donor in the antique store he owned.

Acquisition Information

Donor: Ralph Becker, 2010.

Processing Note

These materials were accessioned as PH2010-014 in 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: George Whitworth, Jr.
    Dates: circa 1860s
    Container: Item 1
  • Description: Etta B. Whitworth
    Dates: circa 1860s
    Container: Item 2
  • Description: Mary Eliza (Elizabeth) Thomas Whitworth
    Yantis and Gray's Photographic Gallery, Olympia, W.T. (photographer)
    Dates: before 1866
    Container: Item 3
  • Description: Mrs. James E. Whitworth
    George Moore, Seattle, W.T. (photographer)
    Dates: circa 1860s-1900
    Container: Item 4
  • Description: F.H. (Harry) Whitworth
    Wm. Shew, San Francisco (photographer)
    Dates: circa 1860s-1900
    Container: Item 5
  • Description: Grace Whitworth
    George Moore, Seattle, W.T. (photographer)

    Written on verso: 'Eddie's girl". Presumably the daughter of James Edwin

    Dates: circa 1860s-1900
    Container: Item 6
  • Description: George F. Whitworth
    Dates: circa 1900
    Container: Item 7
  • Description: Wallace Thomson
    S.P. Danley, Macomb, Illinois (photographer)

    Most likely a relative of Mary Thomson Whitworth. Possibly the Wallace Thomson who was a Civil War doctor after whom the Wallace Thomson Hospital is named?

    Dates: circa 1860s-1900
    Container: Item 8
  • Description: Frank White

    Brother of Clarence L. White

    Dates: circa 1860s
    Container: Item 9
  • Description: James E. Whitworth

    Written on photo: Young brother J.E. Whitworth

    Dates: circa August,1864-1866
    Container: Item 10

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Personal Names

  • Whitworth, George Frederick, 1816-1907--Photographs

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
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