Frank Fitts papers, 1932-1966

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fitts, Frank, 1884-1967
Title
Frank Fitts papers
Dates
1932-1966 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 cubic feet (11 boxes)
Collection Number
0964 (Accession No. 0964-001)
Summary
Papers of a public official of Seattle, Washington mainly regarding the public power movement in Washington State.
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Public official of Seattle, Washington.

Frank Fitts (1884-1967) was a Seattle city councilman, 1932-1936. He also was a field representative, Bonneville Power Administration, 1938-1954.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers reflect work as Seattle city councilman, 1932-1936; field representative, Bonneville Power Administration, 1938-1954. Correspondence, reports, photographs, maps, notes, ephemera, clippings mainly regarding the public power movement in Washington State.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mrs. Fitts, 7/24/1968.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description
Box
1 Correspondence
2 Miscellaneous Reports, Thesis by Clarence Edwin Rose, Photographs, Maps
Thesis by Clarence Edwin Rose: "Development of Utility Districts in Oregon and Washington," 1941, unpublished, University of Oregon
3 Miscellaneous Reports
4-5 Public Utility Districts
6 Public Utility Districts
6 Washington, Department of Fisheries
6 Washington Public Power Supply System
6 American Public Power Association
6 Municipal Reference Library (Seattle)
6 Miscellaneous Notes
7 Lincoln County (Oregon) Public Utility Districts Reports
7 Consumers Public Power District (Nebraska)
8 Seattle City Light
8 U.S. Bonneville Power Administration
9 Miscellaneous Ephemera
10 Watts News (Interior Department Associates)
10 News Digest (Federal Power Commission)
10 The Government Standard (American Federation of Government Employees)
11 Clippings

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Fitts, Frank, 1884-1967--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Donaldson, Lauren R. (Lauren Russell), 1903-1998 (creator)
    • Ross, J. D. (James Delmage), 1871-1939 or 1872-1939 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Seattle (Wash.). Department of Lighting (creator)
    • United States. Bonneville Power Administration (creator)
    • University of Washington. College of Fisheries (creator)
    • Washington Public Utility Districts' Association (creator)