Guide to the Seattle Women's Ensemble Photograph Collection
ca. 1982-1999

Historical Note

The Seattle Women's Ensemble, a feminist choral group founded in 1980, performed culturally diverse music which often focused on women's issues. The women of SWE were enthusiastically supported by Seattle's lesbian and feminist communities, but other issues including class, diversity, and the plight of oppressed groups, were also important to the Seattle Women's Ensemble. The chorus disbanded in 2000.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 18 photographs of the members of the Seattle Women's Ensemble. Included are a group portrait and informal shots of rehearsals for choral and theatrical performances.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open to the public.

Acquisition Info

Gift of Barbara Glenn, April, 2001.

Processing Info

Processed by Shannon Lynch, 2003.

These photographs were relocated from the Seattle Women's Ensemble Records, Accession no. 5257-1, in the repository in 2003.

Other Finding Aids

These photographs form part of the Seattle Women's Ensemble Records, which are described and indexed in A Guide to the Seattle Women's Ensemble Records.

Inventory

Folder

Item

1

1

Seattle Women's Ensemble group portrait

2

Ensemble members singing

3-9

Choral rehearsals

Color snapshots.

10-18

Rehearsal for "Nancy Drew Mystery Party"

Color snapshots.

Subject Terms

Organizations:

Seattle Women's Ensemble--Photographs.

Subjects:

Choirs (Music)--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs.

Lesbian musicians--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs.

Women singers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs.

Women's music.