Pillow, Randolph

Dr. Randolph P. Pillow was a longtime hydroplane racing enthusiast and Seafair supporter. Between 1950 and 1975 he served as a driver, owner, medic, and general chairman for numerous hydroplane races throughout the Pacific Northwest. As medical chairman he oversaw the work of several dozen doctors and nurses on race day. In 1960 he and his staff handled 7 major and 242 minor medical cases in one day, ranging from drivers with crash-related burns and fractures to spectators with heatstroke. Pillow, a hematologist, was founder and executive director of International Medical Services at Virginia Mason Medical Center.

From the guide to the Randolph Pillow Papers, 1954-1976, (Museum of History & Industry Sophie Frye Bass Library)

Hematologist and hydroplane racing enthusiast.

Dr. Randolph P. Pillow was a longtime hydroplane racing enthusiast and Seafair supporter. Between 1950 and 1975 he served as a driver, owner, medic, and general chairman for numerous hydroplane races throughout the Pacific Northwest. As medical chairman he oversaw the work of several dozen doctors and nurses on race day. In 1960 he and his staff handled 7 major and 242 minor medical cases in one day, ranging from drivers with crash-related burns and fractures to spectators with heatstroke. Pillow, a hematologist, was founder and executive director of International Medical Services at Virginia Mason Medical Center.

From the description of Randolph Pillow papers, 1954-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 75382548