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Image of University of Washington J.G.V. dancers, Seattle, April 4, 1929
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University of Washington J.G.V. dancers, Seattle, April 4, 1929

For a number of years, women in the junior class at the University of Washington presented the "Junior Girls' Vodvil." In April 1929, the J.G.V. presented a revue, with jazz orchestra numbers, singing, magic acts, comedy, tumbling, and classical and tap dance performances. This photo shows three dancers from the 1929 J.G.V. Handwritten on sleeve: U. of W. T.G.V. [sic]…
ID Number:1983.10.857.2
Date:1929
Image of University of Washington Physics Hall, Seattle, November 7, 1931
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University of Washington Physics Hall, Seattle, November 7, 1931

The Physics Hall was built in 1928 and was renamed after UW regent Mary Gates in 1995. Handwritten on sleeve: Physics Hall U of W 11/7/31.Webster & Stevens number: 138154
ID Number:1983.10.895
Date:1931
Image of Children typing, Seattle, March 21, 1934
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Children typing, Seattle, March 21, 1934

This photo shows unknown children typing in front of Royal typewriters at the University of Washington, according to the notation on the sleeve. Handwritten on sleeve: Royal Typewriter Kids of U of W, 3/21/34.Webster & Stevens number: 139810
ID Number:1983.10.901
Date:1934
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 University of Washington beauty contest participants, Seattle, January 19, 1931
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University of Washington beauty contest participants, Seattle, January 19, 1931

This group of young women entered into an unknown beauty contest at the University of Washington in January of 1931. Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Girls Beauty Contest Group 1/19/31.Webster & Stevens number: 136273
ID Number:1983.10.906.2
Date:1931
Image of August Dvorak and typing class at University of Washington, Seattle, November 14, 1932
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August Dvorak and typing class at University of Washington, Seattle, November 14, 1932

Dr. August Dvorak, an educational psychologist and professor of education at the University of Washington, teaches a class of typists his new Simplified Keyboard Layout. In May 1932 Dr. Dvorak filed a patent for the new layout, which claimed to result in faster, easier to learn typing. This photo may have been taken for a promotional piece. Handwritten on sleeve:…
ID Number:1983.10.913.2
Date:1932
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
Image of University of Washington football team, Seattle, October 31, 1927
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University of Washington football team, Seattle, October 31, 1927

Led by head coach Enoch "Baggy" Bagshaw, the 1927 University of Washington's football team had a record of 9-2. This group portrait of the team was taken at the end of October. Handwritten on sleeve: U.S. Football Squad 1927 - 10-31-27.Webster & Stevens number: 128071
ID Number:1983.10.946.1
Date:1927
Image of Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, circa 1928
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Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, circa 1928

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: Mens Gym U of W Ext.Webster & Stevens number: 128349
ID Number:1983.10.959.1
Date:Circa 1928
Image of University of Washington varsity crew team, Seattle, May 15, 1928
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University of Washington varsity crew team, Seattle, May 15, 1928

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 varity crew of 1928 poses on a dock. The coxswain, who calls the strokes, squats in front. Handwritten on sleeve: U of…
ID Number:1983.10.963.2
Date:1928
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