Thomas Balmer papers, 1909-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Balmer, Thomas
Title
Thomas Balmer papers
Dates
1909-1959 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.67 cubic feet (17 cartons)
Collection Number
0159 (Accession No. 0159-001)
Summary
Correspondence, court papers and other files of an administrator at several companies
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
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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Thomas Balmer was born in 1888 and died 1959. He was an officer of the Pacific American Fisheries, 1940-1959; San Juan Farm Association; Times Investment Company, 1900-1928, 1950; Triangle Real Estate Company, 1940-1953; United States Interior Department Alaska Railway, 1953-1956; Regent of University of Washington, 1945-1959; and Western Counsel for Great Northern Railroad.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence (private and business), court papers, investment files, etc.

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. Robert W. Sprague, 1/1/1961.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Regents--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Balmer, Thomas--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Alaska Railroad
  • Pacific American Fisheries, Inc
  • San Juan Farm Association
  • Times Investment Co
  • Triangle Real Estate Co
  • United States. Dept. of the Interior

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Arnold, Lawrence Moss (creator)
    • Dorety, Frederick Gerber (creator)
    • Flynn, Edward Frances (creator)
    • Freeman, Miller, 1875-1955 (creator)
    • Gavin, Francis James (creator)
    • Gilman, Luthene Clairmont (creator)
    • Heffelfinger, Frank Peavey (creator)
    • Keehn, Grant (creator)
    • MacBride, Philip D. (Philip Douglas), 1887-1965 (creator)
    • Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989 (creator)
    • Martin, Clarence D. (Clarence Daniel), 1886-1955 (creator)
    • Matthias, Edwin Clark (creator)
    • Oates, James Franklin (creator)
    • Pelly, Thomas M. (Thomas Minor), 1902-1973 (creator)
    • Schmitz, Dietrich, 1890-1962 (creator)
    • Schmitz, Henry, 1892-1965 (creator)
    • Shiels, Archie W. (Archibald Williamson), b. 1878 (creator)
    • Stimson, Charles Willard (creator)
    • Sydnor, W. D (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.) (creator)
    • Idaho Lakeview Mines Co (creator)
    • Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co (creator)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)