Laura Foss papers, 1917-1935, 1948-1962

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Foss, Laura
Title
Laura Foss papers
Dates
1917-1935, 1948-1962 (inclusive)
Quantity
.42 cu. ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
2608 (Accession No. 2608-001)
Summary
Teacher and Danish immigrant to 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

Open to all users.

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Teacher and Danish immigrant to Seattle, Washington.

Laura Foss (born Madson and previously married, Christiansen) came to Seattle in 1922 and was active in the Danish Church and Ladies Aid, Anneks, and taught in the Danish Summer School in 1920s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, financial records, minutes, photographs, and clippings.

Primarily records of Annekset, a Danish Ladies Aid society; together with photos and clippings relating to Foss's work and her activities at a Danish summer school.

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

Donated by Mrs. Laura Foss, 7/9/1976.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
1 Minutes of Annekset, Danish Ladies Aid 1917-1934, 1948-1962
1/1 Correspondence 1945-1958
1/2 Financial Records on Cookbook
1/3 Receipts
1/4 Photographs of Danish Church and Summer School 1920-1940
1/5 Newspaper clipping on Danish Summer School 1940

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Foss, Laura--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Danish Summer School
  • St. John's Lutheran Church (Seattle, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)