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Seattle University Office of Public Relations Photographs, 1950-1989
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle University. Office of Public Relations.
- Title
- Seattle University Office of Public Relations Photographs
- Dates
- 1950-1989 (inclusive)19501989
1950-1975 (bulk)19501975 - Quantity
- 15 linear feet (15 boxes)
- Collection Number
- RG010.01 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection of photographs broadly chronicles Seattle University history from 1950-1989, including student life in classrooms, dormitories, clubs and social events; student athletes and sporting events, faculty, special campus events, ceremonies and dedications; buildings and grounds (aerial and landscape); and visiting dignitaries.
- Repository
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Seattle University, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Special Collections
Special Collections
Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Commons
Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA
98122-1090
Telephone: 2062966209
Fax: 2062966224
speccoll@seattleu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for preparing the finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
This collection of historic photographs was assembled by the Office of Public Relations under John Talevich, Professor of Journalism, who was faculty supervisor to the Aegis yearbook and the Spectator student newspaper. Forde Photographers, Seattle, produced the majority of images which were published in the Aegis, Spectator, Seattle U Reports, alumni newsletters, advancement and admissions brochures and all external public relations. The Office of Public Relations transitioned into the administrative offices of University Advancement and Marketing and Communications.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection of photographs is exclusively in black and white and in a variety of sizes. Selected smaller photographs are captioned for yearbook layouts. Some proofs are also included.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Seattle University Office of Public Relations Photographs, Special Collections, Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, Seattle University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Seattle University--Buildings--Photographs.
- Seattle University--History--20th century--Photographs.
- Seattle University--Photographs.
- Seattle University--Students--Photographs
- Seattle University. Office of Public Relations.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Forde Photographers (Seattle, Wash.) (photographer)
Mary Linden Sepulveda
2011
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
