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Emma Baillargeon Stimson papers, 1888-1964

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stimson, Emma Baillargeon
Title
Emma Baillargeon Stimson papers
Dates
1888-1964 (inclusive)
Quantity
65.38 cubic feet (69 boxes)
Collection Number
5115 (Accession No. 5115-001)
Summary
Papers of a Seattle cultural leader documenting her active and influential life as a society matron, and wife and widow of a Seattle business leader
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

Paper-based materials are open to all users. No user access copy is available for films. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Emma Baillargeon Stimson, native of Seattle, was born on July 14, 1887 to Joseph A. and Abby Collins Baillargeon. Through birth and marriage, Stimson was well connected to the most influential business and political leadership of the city. Her father established the J. A. Baillargeon Department Store in Seattle in 1889 and her maternal grandfather was John Collins, the first mayor of Seattle. Stimson graduated from Trinity College in Washington, D. C., and in 1914 married Thomas Douglas Stimson II (1884-1931), heir to a business empire that included lumbering, transportation, hotel, real estate and investment interests. In addition to her family responsibilities, Stimson founded, guided or influenced many of Seattle's charitable and cultural institutions, particularly the Seattle Art Museum. She served continuously on its Board from 1934-1954 and was acting Director of the museum when its director, Dr. Richard E. Fuller, was called to active duty during World War II. She was re-elected to the museum Board in 1961. She also contributed many modern works of art to the museum by painters Morris Graves and Mark Tobey. Emma Stimson died in Seattle on August 12, 1963.

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Content Description

Correspondence, biographical features, photographs, open reel film, post cards, publications, sheet music, maps, clippings, scrapbooks, textiles, funeral memorabilia and film of family scenes.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Special Collections for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in 7 series.

  • Series 1, Correspondence
  • Series 2, Photographic Materials
  • Series 3, Publications
  • Series 4, Manuscript Materials
  • Series 5, Ephemera
  • Series 6, Art and Graphics
  • Series 7, Collections

Acquisition Information

Donated by Stimson-Bayley family, 9/14/1998.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Art patrons--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Women--Washington (State)--Seattle--Social life and customs--Archives

Personal Names

  • Baillargeon, Joseph Arthur
  • Stimson, Charles Douglas
  • Stimson, Emma Baillargeon--Archives
  • Stimson, Emma Baillargeon--Art patronage--History--Sources
  • Stimson, Emma Baillargeon--Family--Archives
  • Stimson, Harriet, 1862-1939
  • Stimson, Thomas Douglas

Corporate Names

  • Seattle Art Museum--History--Sources

Family Names

  • Baillargeon family
  • Stimson family


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