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John M. Fox papers, 1938-1958
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- John M. Fox, 1902-1978
- Title
- John M. Fox papers
- Dates
- 1938-1958 (inclusive)19381958
- Quantity
- approximately .42 cubic foot
- Collection Number
- 1429
- Summary
- Papers, photographs and clippings of a labor organization leader, civic leader, University Regent of the University of 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
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- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Fox came to Seattle in 1931 from San Francisco to organize officers and unlicensed personnel into the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific and into the Masters, Mates and Pilots. He was simultaneously an officer of two unions, serving as secretary and business manager of Local 6 of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, which represented licensed officers, and from 1931 to 1941 as secretary of the Inlandboatmen's Union, which represented unlicensed personnel, and as president from 1940 until his retirement in 1965. Fox served on the Board of Regents at the University of Washington in 1947. He was a commissioner of the King County Housing Authority, 1949; War Labor Board, National Railroad Adjustment Board, 1948-1950; and he served on a number of civic committees. In 1958, he was nominated to attend the Maritime Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. He died 1978.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1429-001: John M. Fox papers, 1939-1958Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, photographs, ephemera, clippings, minutes, resolutions, speeches and writings.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Alice Fox, 9/14/1970. Additional papers donated by Merle Adlum on 5/2/1982.
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Accession No. 1429-002: John M. Fox papers, 1955-1956Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence and related items.
During 1955 and 1956, as president of Inlandboatman's Union Fox was on the Executive Committee of Seafarer's International Union of North America. Correspondence includes a letter placing union power behind Warren G. Magnuson.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Merle Adlum, 5/6/1982.
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Accession No. 1429-003: John M. Fox papers, 1938-1954Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, agreements, testimony, reports and related material.
Documents organizing and bargaining on Puget Sound and on the West Coast. As officer in the Inlandboatmen's Union, Fox apparently received some of IBU President Deal's correspondence.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Merle Adlum, 5/1/1984.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Labor leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Regents--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Fox, John M., 1902-1978--Archives
- Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989
Corporate Names
- Council on Foreign Relations
- Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific
- International Labour Conference
- International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Local 6
- King County (Wash.). Housing Authority
- United States. Farm Security Administration
- United States. National Railroad Adjustment Board
- University of Washington. Board of Regents
- Washington (State). Dept. of Conservation and Development
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Deal, Clyde W (creator)
Corporate Names
- Northwest Towboat Association (creator)
- Pacific Navigation and Trading Co (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
