Paul Billingsley papers, 1955-1963

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Billingsley, Paul
Title
Paul Billingsley papers
Dates
1955-1963 (inclusive)
Quantity
.22 cubic foot
Collection Number
4164 (Accession No. 4164-001)
Summary
Scrapbook of a mountain climber containing newspaper and periodical stories, primarily about Northwest mountaineering.
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, Nepali

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mountain climber.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Scrapbook of clippings and a writing.

Writing is in Nepali with a typed translation and is a very brief greeting by Gombu Sherpa, the partner of James B. Whittaker on the 1963 ascent of Mount Everest. Scrapbook contains newspaper and periodical stories, primarily about Northwest mountaineering. A list is pasted inside.

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

Donated by Mountaineers.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Billingsley, Paul--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Gombu, Sherpa (creator)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)