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Fredrick W. "Pete" Tegtmeier, University of Washington football player, Seattle, circa 1906
Fred "Pete" Tegtmeier, was a center for the University of Washington football team from 1905-1908. Tegtmeier was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.The 1908 UW football team was coached by Gil Dobie, and captianed by Tegtmeier, compiled a 6–0–1 record. Pete Tegtmeier's given name was Fredrick W. Tegtmeyer [var. Tegtmeier, Tegtmier]. Typed on verso: Univ. of Wash. -…
ID Number:1960.1821.24
Date:Circa 1906
Correspondence
Letter from Henry McClure after Great Seattle Fire, June 7, 1889
Henry Franklin McClure (1860-1931), a graduate of the University of Oregon, came to Seattle in 1888 to practice law. In 1897 McClure and his brother Walter Andrew McClure (1868-1954) formed the law firm McClure and McClure. They were later joined by another brother, William Ernest McClure (b. 1874) and the firm developed into one of Seattle's largest law offices. The…
ID Number:1961.2226.1
Date:1889
Document
Seattle Senior Grammar School report card, April 2, 1896
In 1883, when Seattle's small schools were bursting with students, a building was built to consolidate students at one larger facility at Sixth Street and Madison Avenue. This school, now referred to as Central School II, housed Seattle High School (later Senior Grammar School) on the top floor while the younger students attended classes on the lower two floors. In…
ID Number:1961.2451.1
Date:1896
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Wee Coyle greeting General Leonard Wood on Wenatchee, Seattle, April 9, 1921
Legendary local athlete William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (1888-1977) was raised in Seattle and attended 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 of Washington state under Louis F. Hart, serving from 1921…
ID Number:1962.2560.16
Date:1921
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Wagner's Band with Seattle Lodge at Elks at National Convention, Portland, July 1912
In 1912 the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) held their annual national convention in Portland, Oregon. The Seattle Lodge 92 attended the event en masse, and in this image, pose together wearing matching white suits. Posing with them at the left edge of the frame and wearing dark suits are the members of Seattle's most popular band at…
ID Number:1963.3018.1
Date:1912
Ephemera
Adult General Admission ticket, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
This colorful general admission ticket for the Century 21 Exposition admits one adult. and lists the price, taxes, and surcharge. Printed on ticket verso: Welcome to the Fair! This ticket to tomorrow will enable you to enjoy the many unique adventures of Seattle's Space Age World's Fair. Each Century 21 host and hostess is eager to assist in providing you…
ID Number:1963.3119.52e
Date:1962
Poster
William J. Coyle for Lieutenant Governor poster, Seattle, 1920
William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (1888-1977) was raised in Seattle, where he attended Seattle High School (later Broadway High School) and the University of Washington. He played football in high school and college, and was known locally for his successes as quarterback of the University of Washington team. Mr. Coyle served in both WWI and WWII, and was the first commander…
ID Number:1964.3334.16b
Date:1920
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Seattle Police Tug-of-War champions, July 1924
The Seattle Police Sports Association was organized in 1922 to for members of the police department. Seattle police athletes competed against other departments from Tacoma, Portland, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, and other Northwest cities in track and field events, such as the 100 meter dash, javelin throw, and various marksmanship events. In July 1924, the Seattle Police Department won the Tug-of-War…
ID Number:1964.3355.2
Date:1924
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Seattle YMCA Relay Team, April 11, 1896
On April 10, 1896, the four members of the Seattle YMCA Relay Team easily shut out runners from the University of Washington, the Seattle, Tacoma, and Oregon Athletic Clubs, and other teams to become relay champions of the Pacific Northwest Races. Wearing their ribbons and medals, they posed for their official photo on the following day. The mile-long relay race…
ID Number:1964.3472.5
Date:1896
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Queen City Hose Team members posing for tournament, 1889
The creation of the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) can be traced back to July 6th, 1876, when the all-volunteer Seattle Engine Company No.1 was organized. In 1883, the City Charter was amended to create and fund equipment, but not staff, for a centralized municipal fire department. The volunteer-based system persisted until pressure from the insurance industry and citizens after the…
ID Number:1965.3520.9
Date:1889