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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. _____)
NORDSTROM, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
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(Title of Class of Securities)
655664100
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(CUSIP Number)
KAREN E. PURPUR
NORDSTROM, INC.
1501 FIFTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101-1603
(206) 628-2111
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing
this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /.
NOTE: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be
filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies
are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).
(continued on following pages)
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 2 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited
partnership
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Applied for
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas Limited Partnership
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH -----------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 3 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Katharine J. Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
Katharine J. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests,
L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
Katharine J. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests,
L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 4 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Elmer Nordstrom Trust
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
91-6394569
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Washington
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
Elmer Nordstrom Trust is a general partner of the
Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests,
L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
Elmer Nordstrom Trust is a general partner of the
Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests,
L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON 00 (trust)
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 5 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
John N. Nordstrom, Trustee
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
John N. Nordstrom is the sole trustee of the Elmer
Nordstrom Trust
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
John N. Nordstrom is the sole trustee of the Elmer
Nordstrom Trust
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON 00 (individual trustee)
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 6 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Applied for
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas Limited Partnership
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general
partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom
Family Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general
partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom
Family Interests, L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 7 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal
Representative
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
91-6400771
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Washington
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom,
Personal Representative is a general partner of
the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom,
Personal Representative is a general partner of
the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON 00 (estate)
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 8 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Sally A. Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
Sally A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
Sally A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 9 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
J. Daniel Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
J. Daniel Nordstrom is a general partner of the
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
J. Daniel Nordstrom is a general partner of the
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 10 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
William E. Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
William E. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
William E. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 11 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
91-1770763
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas Limited Partnership
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general
partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom
Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., is a general
partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom
Interests, L.P.
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 12 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
John N. Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
###-##-####
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
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NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
John N. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John
N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
John N. Nordstrom is a general partner of the John
N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 13 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Sally B. Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
###-##-####
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2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 SEC USE ONLY
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
Sally B. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
Sally B. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP NO. 655664100 13D Page 14 of 37 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
James A. Nordstrom
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
###-##-####
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /x/ (b) / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 SEC USE ONLY
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 SOURCE OF FUNDS 00 (partnership capital contribution)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States Citizen
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
OF
SHARES -0- shares
BENEFICIALLY -----------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON 6,238,276 shares
WITH
James A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0- shares
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,238,276 shares
James A. Nordstrom is a general partner of the
John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON 6,238,276
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES / /
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11 7.9%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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Page 15 of 37
ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
The title of the class of equity securities to which this statement
relates is shares of the Common Stock, no par value (the "Shares") of Nordstrom,
Inc., a Washington corporation (the "Issuer"). The address of the principal
executive offices of the Issuer is:
1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-1603
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
This statement is being filed by The Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom
Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership whose principal business
address is 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101-1603. The names,
business addresses, occupations and citizenships of all the general partners of
the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., the trustee of the
trust general partner and all of the individual general partners of the limited
partnership general partners are set forth on Exhibit B hereto. Each of
those persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares reported that
exceed their pro rata interest in their respective partnership.
To the best of Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.'s
knowledge, none of the persons listed on Exhibit B hereto has, during the last
five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations or similar misdemeanors) or been a party to a civil proceeding of a
judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of
such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order
enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject
to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to
such laws.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
Partnership capital contribution
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
Formation of family limited partnership/estate planning
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
A. ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY INTERESTS, L.P.
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
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Page 16 of 37
c. The Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.,
received a partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997
of 1,572,228 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock from
Katharine J. Nordstrom, 1,546,048 shares from the Elmer Nordstrom
Trust, 1,560,000 shares from the James F. Nordstrom Interests,
L.P. and 1,560,000 shares from the John N. Nordstrom Interests,
L.P.
B. KATHARINE J. NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. Katharine J. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on
February 18, 1997 of 1,572,228 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.
C. ELMER NORDSTROM TRUST
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. The Elmer Nordstrom Trust (John N. Nordstrom, trustee) made a
partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of
1,546,048 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and
Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.
D. JOHN N. NORDSTROM, Trustee
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
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3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. As trustee, John N. Nordstrom made a partnership capital
contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,546,048 shares of
Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and Katharine Family
Interests, L.P.
E. JAMES F. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P.
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. The James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. received partnership
capital contributions on February 18, 1997 of 25,000 shares of
Nordstrom, Inc. common stock from Sally A. Nordstrom; 50,000
shares each from J. Daniel Nordstrom, William E. Nordstrom,
Charles J. Nordstrom and James F. Nordstrom, Jr.; and 2,000,000
shares from the Estate of James F. Nordstrom; and made a
partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of
1,560,000 shares to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family
Interests, L.P.
F. ESTATE OF JAMES F. NORDSTROM, SALLY A. NORDSTROM, PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. The Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal
Representative, made a partnership capital contribution on
February 18, 1997 of 2,000,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
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G. SALLY A. NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. Sally A. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution
February 18, 1997 of 25,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
H. J. DANIEL NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. J. Daniel Nordstrom gifted 507 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock on December 20, 1996 to each of the custodianship accounts
of Brandon Cole Nordstrom and John Andrew Nordstrom and made a
partnership capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 50,000
shares to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
I. WILLIAM E. NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
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c. William E. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on
February 18, 1997 of 50,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock to the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
J. JOHN N. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P.
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. The John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., received partnership
capital contributions on February 18, 1997 of 2,500,000 shares of
Nordstrom, Inc. common stock from John N. Nordstrom, 300,000
shares from Sally B. Nordstrom, 50,000 shares each from Kristin
Nordstrom Brandstrom, James A. Nordstrom and John E. Nordstrom,
II. The John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P. made a partnership
capital contribution on February 18, 1997 of 1,560,000 shares of
Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom
Family Interests, L.P.
K. JOHN N. NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. John N. Nordstrom gifted the following number of shares of
Nordstrom, Inc. common stock to the following individuals on
December 31, 1996:
139 shares to Kristin Nordstrom Brandstrom
139 shares to James A. Nordstrom
139 shares to John E. Nordstrom
139 shares to Jennifer Nordstrom
139 shares to Ray Brandstrom
139 shares to Glyn Nordstrom
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557 shares to the RBN trust
557 shares to the KRB trust
557 shares to the BTN trust
John N. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on
February 18, 1997 of 2,500,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock to the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
L. SALLY B. NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. Sally B. Nordstrom made a partnership capital contribution on
February 18, 1997 of 300,000 shares of Nordstrom, Inc. common
stock to the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
M. JAMES A. NORDSTROM
a. Aggregate number of shares owned: 6,238,276
Percent of class: 7.9%
b. 1. Sole power to vote or to direct vote: -0-
2. Shared power to vote or to direct vote: 6,238,276
3. Sole power to dispose of or to direct the disposition: -0-
4. Shared power to dispose of or to direct the disposition:
6,238,276
c. James A. Nordstrom was gifted 139 shares of Nordstrom, Inc.
common stock on December 31, 1996 from John N. Nordstrom. He
also acquired indirect beneficial ownership on that date of 139
shares gifted to his spouse from John N. Nordstrom and 139 shares
to the BTN trust, for which he is trustee, from John N.
Nordstrom. James A. Nordstrom made a partnership capital
contribution on February 18, 1997 of 50,000 shares of Nordstrom,
Inc. common stock to the John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS, OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT
TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
Not applicable
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ITEM 7. MATERIALS TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Exhibit A: Agreement of Joint Filing
Exhibit B: List of General Partners
Exhibit C: Power of Attorney
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 27, 1997.
ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY
INTERESTS, L.P.
By KATHARINE J. NORDSTROM, General Partner
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
By ELMER NORDSTROM TRUST, General Partner
By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, Trustee
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Trustee
By JAMES F. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General
Partner
By ESTATE OF JAMES F.
NORDSTROM, SALLY A.
NORDSTROM AS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE, General Partner
SALLY A. NORDSTROM, General Partner
J. DANIEL NORDSTROM General Partner
WILLIAM E. NORDSTROM, General Partner
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
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By JOHN N. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General
Partner
By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, General Partner
SALLY B. NORDSTROM, General Partner
JAMES A. NORDSTROM, General Partner
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT OF JOINT FILING
The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing jointly pursuant to
Rule 13d-1(f)(1) of the Act the statement dated February 27, 1997, containing
the information required by Schedule 13D, for the 6,238,276 Shares of the Common
Stock of Nordstrom, Inc. held by the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family
Interests, L.P.
Dated: February 27, 1997.
ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY
INTERESTS, L.P.
By KATHARINE J. NORDSTROM, General Partner
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
By ELMER NORDSTROM TRUST, General Partner
By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, Trustee
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
By JAMES F. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General
Partner
By ESTATE OF JAMES F.
NORDSTROM, SALLY A.
NORDSTROM AS PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE, General Partner
SALLY A. NORDSTROM, General Partner
J. DANIEL NORDSTROM General Partner
WILLIAM E. NORDSTROM, General Partner
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
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By JOHN N. NORDSTROM INTERESTS, L.P., General
Partner
By JOHN N. NORDSTROM, General Partner
SALLY B. NORDSTROM, General Partner
JAMES A. NORDSTROM, General Partner
By/s/ Karen E. Purpur
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Karen E. Purpur, Attorney-in-Fact
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EXHIBIT B
GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE ELMER AND KATHARINE NORDSTROM FAMILY INTERESTS, L.P.
Set forth below, with respect to each general partner of the Elmer and
Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., is the following: (a) name; (b)
business address; (c) principal occupation; (d) criminal conviction; (e) civil
proceeding regarding violation of securities laws; and (f) citizenship.
1. (a) Katharine J. Nordstrom
(b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Homemaker
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
2. (a) Elmer Nordstrom Trust
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) General Partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family
Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) Washington trust
3. (a) John N. Nordstrom
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Sole Trustee of the Elmer Nordstrom Trust
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
4. (a) James F. Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P., a Texas limited
partnership
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) General Partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family
Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) Texas limited partnership
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5. (a) Estate of James F. Nordstrom, Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal
Representative
(b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) General Partner of the James F. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a
Texas limited partnership
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) Not Applicable
6. (a) Sally A. Nordstrom
(b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Homemaker
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
7. (a) J. Daniel Nordstrom
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Co-President, Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA
98101-1603
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
8. (a) William E. Nordstrom
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Co-President, Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA
98101-1603
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
9. (a) John N. Nordstrom Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
(b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) General Partner of the Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family
Interests, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) Texas limited partnership
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10. (a) John N. Nordstrom
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Retired (remains a director of Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth
Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-1603)
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
11. (a) Sally B. Nordstrom
(b) c/o 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Homemaker
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
12. (a) James A. Nordstrom
(b) 1501 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-1603
(c) Co-President, Nordstrom, Inc., 1501 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA
98101-1603
(d) See Item 2 above.
(e) See Item 2 above.
(f) United States Citizen
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EXHIBIT C
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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Katharine J. Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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John N. Nordstrom, Trustee of the
Elmer Nordstrom Trust
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on
the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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Sally A. Nordstrom, Personal
Representative of the Estate of
James F. Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Nordstrom Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on
the date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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Sally A. Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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J. Daniel Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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William E. Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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John N. Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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Sally B. Nordstrom
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned person hereby constitutes and appoints Karen E. Purpur
attorney-in-fact with the power of substitution for the undersigned in any and
all capacities, to sign and file any and all forms, schedules, statements and
other documents required to be filed by the undersigned with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to any shares of stock or other securities held
by Elmer and Katharine Family Interests, L.P.; hereby ratifying and confirming
all that said attorney-in-fact, or her substitute or substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective on the
date signed below and for a period of five (5) years thereafter.
DATED: February 27, 1997.
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James A. Nordstrom