Edwin S. Parker papers, 1893-1955

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Parker, Edwin S
Title
Edwin S. Parker papers
Dates
1893-1955 (inclusive)
Quantity
ca. .5 cubic ft
Collection Number
1320, 1332, 1705
Summary
Manuscripts of written works of an author who wrote unpublished histories of Seattle City Light, the Industrial Workers of the World, and two titles "Timber," and "They Cleaned up the Woods."
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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Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Author.

Edwin S. Parker wrote unpublished histories of Seattle City Light, the Industrial Workers of the World, and two titles "Timber," and "They Cleaned up the Woods."

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 1320-001: Edwin S. Parker papers, circa 1950Return to Top

1.5"

Scope and Content: Manuscript re: Industrial Workers of the World movement "Timber."

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edwin S. Parker, 1955-05-13

Description
Edwin S. Parker papers

Accession No. 1320-002: Edwin S. Parker papers, 1917-1955Return to Top

5" linear (and photocopies of documents, var. dates)

Scope and Content: Manuscript history of Seattle City Light, 1917-1955.

Includes notes of interviews that Parker had with Mrs. Ross, Adolph G. Ziebell, J.C. Unger, William J. McKeen, Frank Fitts, George F. Cotterill, 1952, 1955; and photocopies of documents of various dates.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Gift of Mr. Parker, 1955-05-13

Description
Edwin S. Parker papers

Accession No. 1332-001: Edwin Parker papers, 1893-1916Return to Top

1" (xeroxed)

Scope and Content: Notes from the book "Timber," 1893-1916.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Gift of the Public Library with approval of Edwin Parker. No date given

Description
Edwin Parker papers

Accession No. 1705-001: Edwin S. Parker papers, circa 1917-1950sReturn to Top

254 p.

Scope and Content: Manuscript of "They Cleaned Up the Woods, n.d.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Gift of Edwin Parker via Norman Clark, 1971-08-23

Description
Edwin S. Parker papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Ross, J. D. (James Delmage), 1872-1939

Corporate Names

  • Industrial Workers of the World
  • Seattle (Wash.). Dept. of Lighting

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Parker, Edwin S (creator)
    • Parker, Edwin S (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)