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Michael T. Powers papers, 1890-1925
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Powers, Michael T., 1863-
- Title
- Michael T. Powers papers
- Dates
- 1890-1925 (inclusive)18901925
- Quantity
- .63 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 0598 (Accession No. 0598-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a police officer of Seattle, 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.
- 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
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
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Personal Names
- English, Ralph M (creator)
- Powers, Ada (creator)
