Hulet M. Wells papers, 1909-1964
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wells, Hulet M., 1878-1970
- Title
- Hulet M. Wells papers
- Dates
- 1909-1964 (inclusive)19091964
- Quantity
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1.09 cubic feet (3 boxes)
1 microfilm reel : positive
1 microfilm reel : negative - Collection Number
- 0422
- Summary
- Papers of a political activist and labor leader
- Repository
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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
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Hulet Martell Wells (May 4, 1878 - Feb 15, 1970) was chairman of the Socialist Party of Washington, president of the Seattle Central Labor Council, a founder of the Postal Clerks Union Local 28 in Seattle (1908), a founder of the Unemployed Citizen's League in Seattle (1931), and administrative assistant to Congressman Marion A. Zioncheck (early 1930's). He was convicted of sedition in 1918 and sentenced to two years at McNeil Island and later served at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary until his release in November 1920
Content Description
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions below.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 0422-003: Hulet M Wells papers, 1921.25 cubic feet (2 reels microfilm, 1 pos. and 1 neg.)
Scope and Content: Microfilm of selections from papers owned by Manuscripts and University Archives Division; included are: "I Wanted to Work" (pp. i, ii, 1-311) and "Russia in 1921 (pp. 1-70).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Microfilmed from originals in Acc. #422 of the Hulet M. Wells papers owned by UW Libraries. Manuscripts and Univ. Archives Divisions. No source date, but acc'd 6/7/93
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Accession No. 0422-004: Hulet M. Wells papers, 1909-1964
.84 cubic feet (3 boxes)Scope and Content: The bulk of the Wells papers consists of his autobiography, “I Wanted To Work.” Due to heavy use, researchers are to use the photocopy of the manuscript (folders 2/1-2/7) for reading and photocopying.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
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Incoming Letter
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Description: Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion. Seattle Legion #1Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 0422-004
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Outgoing Letter
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Description: To Richard BernerDates: 8/11/1964Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 0422-004
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Speeches And Writings in Publications
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Description: Humanizing the Dismal ScienceDates: 4/1933Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Travelogue of Hell; Prison as Seen by a Leavenworth InmateDates: 8/1931Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 0422-004
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Description: They Organize in SeattleDates: 3/1932Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Neo-Marxism and Farmer-Labor EconomicsDates: 2/1939Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 0422-004
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Speeches And Writings
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Description: From Russian Dictatorship to Canadian "Democracy"Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Hello, BuckDates: 1960Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 0422-004
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I Wanted to Work (Autobiography), undated
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Description: photocopyContainer: Box/Folder 2/1-2/7, Accession 0422-004
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Description: originalContainer: Box/Folder 2/8-2/19, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Our "Rotten Borough" SystemDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Pilgrims of the Volga NightDates: 1921Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Russia inDates: 1921, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 0422-004
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Description: State Unemployment Insurance BillDates: 1933Container: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Washington D.C. NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 0422-004
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Description: The Witch HuntDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 0422-004
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Speeches And Writings Of Others
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Description: Address by Edward B. Goltra of Seattle Local No.28 N.F.P.O.CDates: 6/14/1958Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 0422-004
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Newsletter
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Description: Local 28 News (Postal Clerks Union)Dates: 10/1953Container: Box/Folder 3/1, Accession 0422-004
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Clippings
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Description: Postal Union ActivityDates: 1909-58Container: Box/Folder 3/2, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Mayoral and Congressional CandidaciesDates: 1910-12Container: Box/Folder 3/3, Accession 0422-004
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1912-61Container: Box/Folder 3/4, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Potlatch RiotDates: 1913Container: Box/Folder 3/5, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Libel Suit Against the Seattle TimesDates: 1913,14,33Container: Box/Folder 3/5, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Seattle Central Labor CouncilDates: 1914-27Container: Box/Folder 3/6, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Trial for Anti-Conscription, Imprisonment, ReturnDates: 1918Container: Box/Folder 3/7, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Russia and Related ActivityDates: 1921-22Container: Box/Folder 3/8, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Farmer-Labor PartyDates: 1926Container: Box/Folder 3/9, Accession 0422-004
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Description: Aide to Congressman Marion ZioncheckDates: 1934Container: Box/Folder 3/10, Accession 0422-004
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/11, Accession 0422-004
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Sedition
Personal Names
- Wells, Hulet M., 1878-1970--Archives
Corporate Names
- McNeil Island Penitentiary
- United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas
