Helene Madison papers, 1914-1972 (bulk 1929-1932).

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Helene Madison papers, 1914-1972 (bulk 1929-1932).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247369835

Photographs, papers, ephemera, and realia documenting the career of the Seattle swimming champion and 1932 Olympic gold medal winner.

2 boxes (0.84 cubic ft.)

Museum of History and Industry

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136917

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Olympic Games (10th : 1932 : Los Angeles, Calif.)

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Coleman, Georgia, 1912-1940

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Prather, Alfred

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Fédération internationale de natation amateur

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Daughters, Ray

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Marron, Joe, 1883-1947

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Mae, Fred, 1895-1962

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Madison, Helene, 1913-1970

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Olympic gold medalist, of Seattle, Wash. Born in South Bend, Wash., Helene Madison began swimming in early childhood, after the family relocated to Seattle when Madison was two years old. When she was six, the family moved to a home a block away from Green Lake, where Helene swam regularly and participated in the Parks Dept. swim programs. With the help of Green Lake coach Jack Torney, Helene developed an effective racing technique, began competing locally, and soon outg...