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Marie Sherwin papers, 1924-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sherwin, Marie
- Title
- Marie Sherwin papers
- Dates
- 1924-1973 (inclusive)19431974
- Quantity
- 3.3 cubic feet (8 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 1979 (Accession No. 1979-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a Norwegian-American author who wrote about Norwegian-American history
- 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.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Anna Marie Sherwin emigrated from Stavanger, Norway at the age of 13. She was active in the Norwegian community in Seattle, wrote stories about Seattle history, especially Norwegian-American history, and was an active genealogist. A copy of her "family book" is in the Library's collection. She also compiled a scrapbook on the 1956 Scandinavian Music Festival in Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Minutes, writings, ephemera, photographs, scrapbook, newspapers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Personal PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Biographical and Historical Features |
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| 1/2-9 | Incoming Letters |
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| 1/10 | Outgoing Letters |
1953-1969 |
| 1/11 | Financial Records |
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| 1/12-2/5 | Genealogical Notes and Writings |
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| 2/6-3/18 | Historical Notes and Writings |
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| 3/19 | Personal Notes and Writings |
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| 3/20-4/4 | Political Notes and Writings |
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| 4/5-7 | Miscellaneous Notes and Writings |
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| 4/8-5/6 | Clippings |
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| 5/7-16 | Ephemera |
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| 6/1 | Photographs |
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| 6/2-3 | Names |
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| 6/4-5 | Miscellaneous |
Series 2: Leif Erickson LeagueReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 6/6-12 | Incoming Letters |
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| 6/13 | Outgoing Letters |
1962 |
| 6/14 | Minutes |
1969-1972 |
| 6/15 | Financial Records |
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| 6/16 | Reports |
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| 6/17-18 | "The Leif Erickson League" writings |
1968 |
| 6/19 | Miscellaneous writings by Marie Sherwin |
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| 6/20 | Constitution and By-laws |
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| 6/21 | Statements by the Governor |
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| 7/1 | Notes |
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| 7/2-3 | Clippings |
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| 7/4 | Ephemera - "Petition to the Congress" |
1964 |
| 7/5 | Names |
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| 7/6 | Programs |
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| 7/7 | Photographs |
Series 3: Immanuel Lutheran ChurchReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7/8 | Minutes |
1939 April 24 |
| 7/9 | Financial Records - Lutheran Women's League |
1924-1946 |
| 7/10 | Photograph |
Series 4: Norwegian Hospital AssociationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7/11 | Biographical or Historical Features |
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| 7/12 | Incoming Letters |
1959-1970 |
| 7/13-19 | Financial Records |
1963-1971 |
| 7/21-23 | Speeches and Writings |
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| 7/24 | Notes |
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| 7/25 | Clippings |
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| 7/26 | Ephemera |
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| 7/27 | Miscellaneous |
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| 7/28 | Subject Series - Fiftieth Anniversary
Scrapbook |
1962 |
Series 5: Scandinavian Music FestivalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 8 | Scrapbook |
1967 |
Series 6: Valkyrien LodgeReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 8/1 | Incoming Letters |
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| 8/2 | Outgoing Letters |
1965-1973 |
| 8/3-4 | Minutes |
1964-1973 |
| 8/5 | Financial Records |
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| 8/6 | Reports |
1965-1973 |
| 8/7-11 | Writings |
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| 8/12 | Conferences and Conventions |
1966 February 24 |
| 8/13-15 | Notes |
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| 8/16 | Clippings |
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| 8/17 | Ephemera |
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| 8/18 | Photographs |
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| 8/19 | Names and Lodge Inventory |
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| 8/20 | Miscellaneous |
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| 8/21 | Subject Series - Norwegian Exhibit |
1969 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Sherwin, Marie--Archives
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Immanuel Lutheran Church (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Leif Erikson League of the Seattle Area (creator)
- Norwegian Hospital Association (creator)
- Scandinavian Music Festival (creator)
- University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)
- Valkyrien Lodge (creator)
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