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Sue Hamilton Cooper papers, 1926-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cooper, Sue Hamilton, 1887-1968
- Title
- Sue Hamilton Cooper papers
- Dates
- 1926-1963 (inclusive)19261963
- Quantity
- 6'8" linear
- Collection Number
- 1152 (Accession No. 1152-002)
- Summary
- Administrative papers of a civic leader of Seattle, Washington
- 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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Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Sue Hamilton Cooper was born in Jackson, Michigan and came to Seattle in 1918 soon after receiving a B.A. degree from the Universtiy of Michigan. Her belief that women's organizations could provide the necessary power base to effect significant social welfare and educational betterment led her to active leadership in several organizations. She was one of the organizers of the annual Insitute of Government, a board member of the Municipal League and the League of Women Voters of Seattle (she belonged 1926-1960), helped to rewrite the City of Seattle charter and served as a King County freeholder in 1951. She was president of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (to which she belonged 1944-1959). She was also a member of the American Association of the United Nations from 1945-1957, and a long time member of the University Baptist Church, and president of its Women's Society.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, ephemera, reports, minutes, programs, resolutions, legislation, notes, clippings, financial records.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cooper, Sue Hamilton, 1887-1968--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Devin, William F. (William Franklin), 1898- (creator)
- Rosellini, Albert D. (Albert Dean), 1910- (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Association for the United Nations (creator)
- League of Women Voters of Seattle (creator)
- Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)