Michael T. Powers papers, 1890-1925

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Powers, Michael T., 1863-
Title
Michael T. Powers papers
Dates
1890-1925 (inclusive)
Quantity
.63 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
0598 (Accession No. 0598-001)
Summary
Papers of a police officer of Seattle, Washington
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

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Michael Powers was born in San Francisco in 1863. He came to Seattle in 1886, and served on the Seattle police force from 1890-1923. From 1908-1910 and 1911-1923, he was Captain of the Ballard Station. He was appointed a detective in 1897 and made sergeant in 1901. After retiring from the police force in 1923, he worked for The Seattle Times, but left because of ill health. He returned to San Francisco with his wife, where he received letters from a nephew in Seattle, Ralph English. Powers returned to Seattle in 1925 and died June 14, 1925.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, regulations, daybook, report, writings, ephemera, newsletter, photographs.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Shorey's Book Store, 3/4/1966.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1 Biographical Features undated
1/2 Ralph M. English incoming correspondence 1924-1925
1/3 Miscellaneous incoming correspondence 1896-1924
1/4 Outgoing Correspondence 1904, 1915
1/5 Rules and Regulations - Police Department 1890-1922
1/6 Policeman's Daybook 1892
1/7 Police Report 1920
1/8 Examination Questions for Police Promotions 1908
1/9 Speech undated
1/10 Writings 1918
1/11 Legal Document 1905
1/12-13 Newsletters - Seattle Police Bulletin 1915, 1917-1919
1/14 Photographs 1897
2/1 Seattle Police Relief Association - Ball Program 1904-1922
2/2 Duplicates - Ball Program 1909-1922
2/3 Ephemera 1893-1913
2/4 Clippings undated
2/5-6 Powers, Ada: Ralph M. English incoming correspondence 1924-1925
2/7 Powers, Ada: Miscellaneous incoming correspondence 1924

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Police--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Powers, Michael T., 1863- --Archives

Corporate Names

  • Seattle (Wash.). Police Department

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • English, Ralph M (creator)
    • Powers, Ada (creator)