Guide to the Randolph Pillow Papers
1954-1976

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Table of Contents
  Overview of the Collection
   
  Biographical Note
   
  Content Description
   
Use of the Collection
   
Administrative Information
   
Detailed Description of the Collection

  Subjects

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Pillow, Randolph
Title: Randolph Pillow Papers
Dates: 1954-1976 ( inclusive )
Quantity: 3 boxes ( 2 linear feet)
plus films and oversize scrapbooks
Location of Collection: 15a.4.3-4
Collection Number: 2002.82
Summary: Materials relating to Dr. Randolph Pillow's involvement in hydroplane racing in Seattle.
Repository: Museum of History & Industry
Sophie Frye Bass Library

2700 24th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-324-1126
URL: http://www.seattlehistory.org

Languages: Collection materials are in English. 
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical Note

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.

Content Description

This collection contains items accumulated by Dr. Pillow during his involvement in hydroplane racing beginning in the 1950s. Materials include correspondence, photographs, race programs, clippings, brochures, and other items. Also included is a hydroplane history written by Dr. Pillow in 1965.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access :  

The collection is open to the public by appointment.

Restrictions on Use :  

The Museum of History & Industry is the owner of the materials in the Sophie Frye Bass Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from MOHAI before any reproduction use. The museum does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation :  

Randolph Pillow Papers, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information :  

The collection was donated by Dr. Randolph Pillow in 2002.

Separated Materials :  

These materials are part of a donation that also included a number of artifacts. These artifacts are cataloged and stored separately by MOHAI's Collections Department.

Detailed Description of the Collection

Box
Folder
1 1 Awards 1965-1976
1 1a Brochures -- hydroplanes (see also box 3) 1961-1974
1 2 Clippings 1964
1 3 Clippings 1965
1 4 Clippings 1967
1 5 Clippings 1968
1 6 Clippings 1969
1 7 Clippings -- Seattle P-I Christmas greetings 1968-1970
1 8 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1954-1958
1 9 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1959
1 10 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1960
1 11 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1960
1 12 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1961
1 13 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1961
1 14 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1962
1 15 Correspondence -- Gold Cup 1962
1 16 Correspondence -- Seafair Regatta 1964
1 17 Correspondence -- Gold Cup Regatta 1965
1 18 Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records 1965
1 19 Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records 1965
1 20 Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records 1965
1 21 Correspondence -- Gold Cup Chairman's correspondence and records 1965
1 22 Correspondence -- Greater Seattle 1966
1 23 Correspondence 1966-1969
1 24 Financial records -- Seafair Committee entertainment expenses (see also box 3 for 1967 Gold Cup budget) 1965
1 25 Hydroplane history -- original manuscript 1965
1 26 Hydroplane history -- transcription 1965
1 27 Hydroplane history -- working notes undated
1 28 Hydroplane history -- working notes undated
1 29 Magazines 1957-1967
1 30 Magazines -- boating 1967-1968
1 31 Minutes -- Gold Cup committee meetings 1962-1965
1 32 Photographs (see also box 3) circa 1963-1970
1 33 Photographs -- boats 1966-1967
2 1 Photographs -- drivers and owners circa 1960-1970
2 2 Photographs -- Miss Wahoo circa 1958
2 3 Photographs -- Pillow, Dr. Randolph, portraits 1963-1967
2 4 Photographs -- Seafair court 1967
2 5 Photographs -- Seafair festivities circa 1962-1968
2 6 Photographs -- Trophy presentations 1964-1968
2 7 Photographs -- U.S. Coast Guard band undated
2 8 Press releases -- Seafair Regatta 1963
2 9 Press releases -- Unlimiteds, Inc. 1965-1966
2 10 Programs --Seattle races (see also box 3) 1961-1965
2 11 Programs -- Seattle races 1966-1969
2 12 Programs -- Races not held in Seattle 1962-1967
2 13 Results and standings -- Gold Cup 1904-1962 undated
2 14 Results and standings -- Unlimiteds, Inc. 1965
2 15 Rule book and directory 1964-1965
3 1 Booklet -- Unlimiteds, Inc. undated
3 1a Brochures -- hydroplanes circa 1967
3 2 Financial records -- Gold Cup budget 1967
3 3 Photographs (2 additional photographs stored in mat boxes) 1970
3 4 Programs -- Races held in Seattle 1956-1959
3 5 Survey maps -- Portion of Lake Washington Boulevard 1958
3 6 Survey maps -- Gold Cup course 1962
3 7 Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course 1963
3 8 Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course 1964
3 9 Survey maps -- Seattle Seafair Unlimited Regatta course 1966
3 10 Plans -- Seafair Official barge 1964
2002.82.1: 35mm film (2 reels) of 1965 Unlimited hydroplane race in Seattle, filmed by ABC's Wide World of Sports
2002.82.2: 16mm film labeled "Coast Guard District 13 Public Information Dept."
2002.82.4: Two 18" x 23" scrapbooks containing clippings, brochures, etc. 1958-1964;, 1964-1967

Subjects

  • Subject Terms :
  • Hydroplanes -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
  • Motorboat racing -- Washington (State) -- Seattle
  • Seafair

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    Finding aid prepared by Julie Kerssen
    © 2006