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A guide to the UW Libraries exhibit commemorating The Rocket

Celebrating The Rocket

This guide accompanies the UW Libraries exhibit "Celebrating The Rocket," on display in Allen Library North Lobby and Suzzallo Library ground floor from Monday, January 6 – Saturday, February 15, 2025. Explore the exhibit content on each page of this guide, as well as selected secondary and primary sources.

Browse the entire digitized run of The Rocket through the Washington Digital Newspapers collection.

Preserving The Rocket

Researching with Library Resources

This exhibit would not have been possible without the UW Libraries' extensive collections and resources, as well as several publicly available digital archives. Below, find a selection of archives, publications, and other resources that supported our work and might aid in your own research on similar topics. 


These research guides offer starting points for further research in related fields. 

Let's Celebrate

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5-6 pm

Join us for a special in-person celebration of the exhibit, Celebrating The Rocket.

Tour the exhibit and hear from DJ John Vallier and remarks from John Keister, Seattle-based comedian, writer, rock critic, and former writer and editor for The Rocket!

Cover featuring Sir Mix-A-Lot in front of Dick's Drive-In

The Rocket, May 1989. 

Acknowledgements

The Rocket exhibit was curated by Elizabeth Friedly, Jessica Albano, Norah Murphy, Sam Stringer, and Sydney Nguyen.

Special thanks to the family and friends of Charles R. Cross, John Vallier, UW Libraries Facilities, Jesse Stanley, Marc-Albert Vandermeerssche, Shawn Schollmeyer, and John Keister.