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Harry F. Henson papers, 1947-1955
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Henson, Harry F
- Title
- Harry F. Henson papers
- Dates
- 1947-1955 (inclusive)19471955
- Quantity
- 6' linear
- Collection Number
- 3601 (Accession No. 3601-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a political activist of Everett, 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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Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Political activist of Everett, Washington.
Henson's profession was that of a high school teacher of U.S. Government and Civics, and U.S. History. Active politically, he was the Executive Secretary of the Washington State Democratic Central Committee, 1948-1950. He ran unsuccessfully in 1952 for the U.S. House 2nd Congressional District, defeated by Jack Westland, and ran again in 1954. Not documented in these papers are the following activities: Campaign Chairman, Henry M. Jackson, 1944; Administrative Assistant, Henry M. Jackson, no date; Member of the Washington State Legislature, 1940; Assistant Director of the State Department of Licensing, no date; Clerk of the State House of Representatives, Appropriations Committee.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, political ephemera, speeches and writings, clippings, and related papers, 1947-1955.
Included are records from Henson's activities as Washington State Democratic Party chair, and Executive Secretary of the Washington State Democratic Committee, 1948-1950.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Henson, Harry F.--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Jackson, Henry M. (Henry Martin), 1912-1983 (creator)
- Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989 (creator)
- Mitchell, Hugh B. (Hugh Burnton), 1907- (creator)
- Ryan, George E (creator)
Corporate Names
- Democratic Party (Wash.). Central Committee (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
