Vern C. Gorst photographs [graphic], circa 1929-1932.

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Vern C. Gorst photographs [graphic], circa 1929-1932.

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The Vern C. Gorst photographs primarily contain photographs taken by Gorst that document Pacific Northwest events between 1929 and 1932. Among those events represented are: an Indian Water Festival in Coupeville, Washington, the Ben Paris Fishing Derby, girls modeling spruce bathing suits to promote Hoquiam, Washington's wood week and the making of the world's largest omelet in Chehalis, Washington. Also contains images of early aviation pioneers including Harold Bromley, Reginald Robbins, Captain Frank M. Hawks, Clyde "Upside-Down" Pangborn, Cecil Allen and Don Moyle. The collection also contains some portraits of local and national celebrities including Helene Madison, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Doloros Del Rio, and Jack Dempsey, as well as a few images of Gorst himself. Modern copy prints have been made from the original nitrate negatives.

2.5 cubic feet (8 boxes)

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Gorst, Vern C., 1876-1953

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A Pacific Northwest adventurer and transportation pioneer, Vern Centennial Gorst (1876-1953) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1888, the Gorst family relocated to the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State. From an early age, Gorst displayed an entrepreneurial spirit and a fascination with transportation. As a young man, Gorst spent several successful years prospecting in Alaska during the gold rush. He returned to Puget Sound to invest his gold earnings in the arena of transportation. Over t...

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...

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944

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Theodore Roosevelt III (September 13, 1887 – July 12, 1944), known as Theodore Roosevelt Jr., was an American government, business, and military leader. He was the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt. Roosevelt is known for his World War II service, including the directing of troops at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings, for which he received the Medal of Honor. Roosevelt was educated at private academies and Harvard University; after his 1909 gradua...