Mary Ellen McCaffree papers, 1947-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McCaffree, Mary Ellen, 1918-
Title
Mary Ellen McCaffree papers
Dates
1947-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
12.09 cubic feet
Collection Number
2177
Summary
Papers of state legislator and civic leader of Seattle from her term as Washington State Representative from the 32nd District
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

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Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mary Ellen McCaffree was born in 1918. She was the state representative from the 32nd District, 1962-1970. During her term in office she chaired the House Committee on Revenue and Taxation, 1966-1970; as well as the Governor's Tax Advisory Council. In 1969 she led a special Citizen's Tax Reform Committee in a state-wide campaign for tax reform. After her re-election defeat by Pete Francis in 1970, she was appointed to head the Governor's Committee for a New Tax Policy. She married Kenneth M. McCaffree. She was an officer in the League of Women Voters from 1947-1958.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2177-001: Mary Ellen McCaffree political papers, 1968-1970Return to Top

3.42 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Legislative files and ephemera from her term as Washington State Representative from the 32nd District (Seattle).

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Mary E. McCaffree, 9/14/1973.

Description
Mary Ellen McCaffree political papers

Accession No. 2177-002: McCaffree Mary Ellen political papers, 1963-1970Return to Top

7 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Legislative files, committee minutes and reports, subject files, questionnaires, campaign materials; 1963-1970.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Mary Ellen McCaffree, 10/1/1979.

Description
McCaffree Mary Ellen political papers

Accession No. 2177-003: McCaffree Mary Ellen papers, 1947-1958Return to Top

1.67 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reference files, ephemera.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Joan Thomas, 10/1/1975.

Description
McCaffree Mary Ellen papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Evans, Daniel J., 1925-
  • Francis, Peter D
  • McCaffree, Mary Ellen, 1918- --Archives

Corporate Names

  • League of Women Voters of Washington

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Committee For Washington Tax Reform (creator)
    • Washington (State). Legislature. Redistricting Committee (creator)
    • Washington (State). Legislature. Revenue and Taxation Committee (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)