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Image of University of Washington track team in Husky Stadium, Seattle, 1926
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University of Washington track team in Husky Stadium, Seattle, 1926

This group portrait of UW's men's track team was taken in 1926. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W track team 1926.Webster & Stevens number: 119473.5
ID Number:1983.10.603.1
Date:1926
Image of University of Washington crew leaving for the east coast, June 5, 1926
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University of Washington crew leaving for the east coast, June 5, 1926

Before the 1960s, the University of Washington's athletic teams traveled by train to games and matches at other universities. In this photo, members of the University of Washington's rowing team wave from the train's observation platform as they leave for the annual intercollegiate crew races in the east. The crew's rowing shells were also on board the train. The trip…
ID Number:1983.10.605
Date:1926
Image of Freshman crew at the University of Washington, circa 1927
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Freshman crew at the University of Washington, circa 1927

Rowing was added to the University of Washington's sports curriculum in 1904. By the 1920s, the team had become a serious challenge to the eastern universities which had dominated the sport for decades. In this photo, the 8-man freshman crew of the Class of 1927 poses with oars near the building where the racing shells are stored. The coxswain, who…
ID Number:1983.10.667.1
Date:Circa 1927
Image of University of Washington junior varsity crew team, Seattle, 1927
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University of Washington junior varsity crew team, Seattle, 1927

Rowing was added to the University of Washington's sports curriculum in 1904. By the 1920s, the team had become a serious challenge to the eastern universities which had dominated the sport for decades. This photo shows the junior varsity crew team on a dock in 1927. Handwritten on sleeve: U.W. J.V. Crew & Oars, 1927.Webster & Stevens number: 122253
ID Number:1983.10.760.1
Date:1927
Image of Railway employee with Wee Coyle, probably in Seattle, circa 1930
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Railway employee with Wee Coyle, probably in Seattle, circa 1930

Legendary local athlete William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (1888-1977) was raised in Seattle, attending Seattle High School (later Broadway High School) and the University of Washington. Wee served in both WWI and WWII, and was the first commander of the American Legion Post No. 1. He was elected Lieutenant Governor under Louis F. Hart, serving from 1921 to 1925. Wee managed…
ID Number:1983.10.880
Date:Circa 1930
Image of Football field at the University of Washington, circa 1935
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Football field at the University of Washington, circa 1935

In the 1930s, the University of Washington's stadium occupied the same location as Husky Stadium does today. This photo, taken in about 1935, shows the stadium's grassy field and open bleachers. Due to the angle of the photo, the football scoreboard looks like it is perched on the far goalposts. Webster & Stevens number: 141045
ID Number:1983.10.905.2
Date:Circa 1935
Image of Olympic runner Ed Genung and Chevrolet automobile, February 18, 1932
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Olympic runner Ed Genung and Chevrolet automobile, February 18, 1932

Ed Genung, champion half-miler for the University of Washington, ran for the United States in the 1932 Olympics. In this photo, taken that year, he poses in starting position next to a Chevy roadster. This is probably one of Webster & Stevens advertising photos, promoting the fast acceleration of the Chevrolet. Webster & Stevens number: 138443
ID Number:1983.10.907.1
Date:1932
Image of Seattle Rainiers player Edo Vanni at batting practice in Wrigley Stadium, Los Angeles, circa 1938
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Seattle Rainiers player Edo Vanni at batting practice in Wrigley Stadium, Los Angeles, circa 1938

Edo Vanni (1918-2007) was an original member of the Seattle Rainiers in 1938, and stayed with the club throughout its entire existence, ended as a manager in the Rainiers' final year in 1964. Born in Black Diamond and raised in Queen Anne to Italian immigrant parents, Vanni was a beloved member of the region's baseball community. This photo of Vanni…
ID Number:1983.10.926.1
Date:Circa 1938
Image of Seattle Rainiers player Edo Vanni, Seattle, circa 1938
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Seattle Rainiers player Edo Vanni, Seattle, circa 1938

Edo Vanni (1918-2007) was an original member of the Seattle Rainiers in 1938, and stayed with the club throughout its entire existence, ended as a manager in the Rainiers' final year in 1964. Born in Black Diamond and raised in Queen Anne to Italian immigrant parents, Vanni was a beloved member of the region's baseball community. This photo of Vanni…
ID Number:1983.10.926.8
Date:Circa 1938
Image of Edmundson Pavilion under construction, University of Washington, Seattle, circa 1927
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Edmundson Pavilion under construction, University of Washington, Seattle, circa 1927

This athletic facility was originally named the Men's Athletic Pavilion, but was renamed Hec Edmundson Pavilion in the mid-1940s to honor Clarence "Hec" Edmundson, a longtime basketball and track and field coach. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Stadium Crowds Etc.Webster & Stevens number: 127718
ID Number:1983.10.937.3
Date:Circa 1927
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