John Cragwell papers, 1890-1935

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cragwell, John
Title
John Cragwell papers
Dates
1890-1935 (inclusive)
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
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

Open to all users

Request at UW

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

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jim Yarbrough, 7/23/2002

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Cragwell, John--Archives
  • Yarbrough family

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)