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John Cragwell papers, 1890-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cragwell, John
- Title
- John Cragwell papers
- Dates
- 1890-1935 (inclusive)18901935
- Quantity
- 0.46 cubic ft. (1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- 5389 (Accession No. 5389-001)
- Summary
- Papers of one of the early prominent African American entrepreneurs and barbers in Seattle
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
John F. Cragwell was a late 19th century entrepreneur and amateur photographer who arrived in Seattle, Washington with his wife, Mary, in 1891. Cragwell was a committee member of the Local No. 1 of the National Council of Afro-Americans, which was established in 1899 and preceded the defunct Afro-American League. He was one of the early prominent African American entrepreneurs and barbers in Seattle with a staff of eleven
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Scrapbook; 1890-1935
Includes newspaper clippings and a program preserved by John Cragwell, the grandfather of Letcher Yarbrough. The majority of the articles are concerned with Seattle daily newspapers and were used in preparing many of Cragwell's talks and speeches
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cragwell, John--Archives
- Yarbrough family
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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