Linton P. Bennett papers, 1907-1926

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bennett, Linton P
Title
Linton P. Bennett papers
Dates
1907-1926 (inclusive)
Quantity
.36 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
5960 (Accession No. 5960-001)
Summary
Correspondence; Best Lock Company articles, brochures, and stockholder information; insurance documents; tax documents; bank statements and cancelled checks; and other miscellaneous papers.
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.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Linton P. Bennett was born in 1875 in Iowa. He was a graduate of Iowa State College and Columbia University. Bennett lived with his wife, Leona, in Seattle, where he was the principal of Ballard High School. Following his resignation from the high school, Bennett worked as the vice president of Best Lock Company. Bennett died on November 10, 1957.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence; Best Lock Company articles, brochures, and stockholder information; insurance documents; tax documents; bank statements and cancelled checks; and other miscellaneous papers.

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

Carla Rickerson/Woman's Century Club, 2014-12-09

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1 Correspondence to Linton Bennett 1913-1922
1/2 Correspondence to Leona Bennett 1920-1926
1/3 Best Lock Company 1920s
1/4 Raymond Bennett school materials 1919-1924
1/5 Insurance information 1923-1926
1/6 Tax documents 1919-1926
1/7 Bank statements and cancelled checks 1922
1/8 Osner and Melhorn 1921-1925
1/9 Personal materials 1907-1926
1/10 Miscellaneous school materials undated, 1922

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Business enterprises--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
  • High school principals--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives

Personal Names

  • Bennett, Linton P.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Best Lock Company--Archives
  • Best Lock Company--Finance

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business correspondence
  • Personal correspondence
  • Records (Documents)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)