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Image of Gil Dobie, University of Washington football coach, Seattle, circa 1915
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Gil Dobie, University of Washington football coach, Seattle, circa 1915

After two undefeated seasons with North Dakota State, Gilmore “Gil” Dobie coached the University of Washington football team from 1908 to 1916. While his pessimistic attitude earned him the nickname “Gloomy Gil,” his coaching skills during his 9 seasons earned the “Purple and Gold” an undefeated record of 58-0-3. These 61 games contributed to the streak of 63 consecutive games…
ID Number:1983.10.10125.2
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Mrs. Renton, 1916
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Mrs. Renton, 1916

Captain William Renton (1818-1891) established a sawmill on Puget Sound in 1852, and started the Port Blakely Mill Company on Bainbridge in 1986. He also invested in Seattle real estate and nearby coal industries, and the coal town of Renton, Washington was named after him.Captain Renton's wife Sarah died in 1890 and the couple continued to live in Port Blakely…
ID Number:1983.10.10321.2
Date:1916
Image of Women's chorus at the University of Washington, circa 1916
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Women's chorus at the University of Washington, circa 1916

In the 1910s, a number of small and large singing groups were active at the University of Washington. Both men's and women's glee clubs and the coed University Chorus gave regular concerts on campus and around the state. The students also put on operas and musical comedies.This photo, taken around 1916, shows six members of a chorus dressed for a…
ID Number:1983.10.10360.1
Date:Circa 1916
Image of Woman with large corsage, Seattle, circa 1917
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Woman with large corsage, Seattle, circa 1917

Handwritten on sleeve: Mrs. Leary's Party.Webster & Stevens number: 59642
ID Number:1983.10.10613.1
Date:Circa 1917
Image of Mrs. Leary's party harpist, 1917
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Mrs. Leary's party harpist, 1917

Some of Seattle's elegant parties featured live music. In this photo, taken around 1917 at a party given by Mrs. Leary, a young harpist stands on the lawn with her Clark Irish Harp. Webster & Stevens number: 59645
ID Number:1983.10.10615
Date:1917
Image of University of Washington students, Seattle, circa 1918
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University of Washington students, Seattle, circa 1918

Handwritten on sleeve: U.W. GroupWebster & Stevens number: 60587
ID Number:1983.10.10662.2
Date:Circa 1918
Image of Nellie Spencer, Seattle, circa 1918
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Nellie Spencer, Seattle, circa 1918

Handwritten on sleeve: Nellie Spencer.Webster & Stevens number: 69824
ID Number:1983.10.10718
Date:Circa 1918
Image of Henry Gullickson, Seattle, circa 1918
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Henry Gullickson, Seattle, circa 1918

Handwritten on sleeve: Mr. Gullickson. Henry Gullickson is listed in 1919 Seattle Directory as a lawyer.
ID Number:1983.10.10748
Date:Circa 1918
Image of William Shelton posing in traditional garments, circa 1925
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William Shelton posing in traditional garments, circa 1925

William Shelton (1868-1938) was a well-known leader of the Snohomish Tribe who lived on the Tulalip Reservation. Chief Shelton carved a number of story poles, with animals and creatures prevalent in the Coast Salish oral tradition. Among the many examples of his carving that survive today is a story pole on the State Capitol campus in Olympia.In this image Mr.…
ID Number:1983.10.10923.1
Date:Circa 1925
Image of Portrait of aviator Herb Munter, circa 1920
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Portrait of aviator Herb Munter, circa 1920

The flying career of legendary pilot Herbert A. Munter (1895-1970) began early as he built his first plane from a bed sheet, wooden struts, wires from market baskets and a 40-horsepower engine. Teaching himself to fly it in 1912, he went on to barnstorming and test piloting for the Boeing Company. He opened Seattle's first passenger carrying service in 1920…
ID Number:1983.10.11249
Date:Circa 1920
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