University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1905-2013

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Libraries. Gifts and Exchanges Section
Title
University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records
Dates
1905-2013 (inclusive)
Quantity
46.41 cubic feet (68 boxes plus 2 vertical files)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 07252
Summary
Records of the program that coordinates and supports the negotiation, receipt, documentation, and processing of the University of Washington Libraries' non-cash gifts
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

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Gifts Program coordinates and supports the negotiation, receipt, documentation, and processing of the Libraries' non-cash gifts. The Gifts and Exchanges Unit was part of the UW Libraries Acqusitions Division until somewhere between 1987 and 1989, when it became a separate section of the Libraries known as either Gifts, Gift processing or Gifts processing. by the year 2000 it appeared in the directory as the Gifts section/program. Current usage is UW Libraries. Gift Program.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Annual reports, correspondence, lists, donor files and other files.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for accession(s) listed below.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 10 accessions.

  • Accession No. 83-010, University of Washington Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1905- 1969
  • Accession No. 85-041, University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1974- 1979
  • Accession No. 86-002, University of Washington Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1960- 1979
  • Accession No. 86-007, University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, circa 1920- 1985
  • Accession No. 91-159, University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1935
  • Accession No. 92-039, University of Washington Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1967
  • Accession No. 96-075, University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1947
  • Accession No. 11-002, University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1980- 1999
  • Accession No. 22-004, University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1961-2010 (bulk 1999-2010)
  • Accession No. 23-038, University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1980-2013 (bulk 2011-2013)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 83-010: University of Washington Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1905- 1969Return to Top

3.42 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence (1905-69) and donor cards

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Transferred by Betty Shinn

Accession No. 85-041: University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1974- 1979Return to Top

.83 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Correspondence and donation lists for Children's Literature Archive; 1974-79

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Betty Shinn, Gifts and Exchanges Librarian

Accession No. 86-002: University of Washington Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1960- 1979Return to Top

4 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: Donor correspondence and Donor cards; 1960-79

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Betty Shinn, several installments, October - December 1985

Accession No. 86-007: University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, circa 1920- 1985Return to Top

.42 cu.ft.

Scope and Content: University of Washington Press Books card file index; ca. 1920-85 Consists of 3x5 cards filed alphabetically by title for each publication of the University of Washington Press. Information on each card includes title, date of publication, author, price, and availability.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Betty Shinn, G and E Librarian

Accession No. 91-159: University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1935Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Itemized list of titles in the Mason Franklin Backus gift; 1935

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Found during move

Accession No. 92-039: University of Washington Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1967Return to Top

1 vertical file

Scope and Content: Original card file inventory of Ralph L. Roys Papers donated to the Libraries; 1967

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Betty Shinn

Accession No. 96-075: University of Washington, Libraries, Gifts and Exchanges Section records, 1947Return to Top

.17 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Card file listing the books donated to the Philosophy Library by William Savery in 1947.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Source: Elaine Jennerich

Accession No. 11-002: University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1980- 1999Return to Top

15.89 cubic feet (17 shoeboxes and 13 cartons)

Scope and Content: Donor files for non-cash gifts.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact Special Collections

Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Carolyn Aamot Gifts Program Manager

Accession No. 22-004: University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1961-2010 (bulk 1999-2010)Return to Top

19.2 cubic feet (15 boxes)

Scope and Content: Donor files for non-cash gifts to UW Libraries.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Carolyn Aamot, UW Libraries Gifts Program

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 22-004
Donor Files A
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
2 22-004
Donor Files BA-BT
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
3 22-004
Donor Files BU-BC
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
4 22-004
Donor Files D-FK
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
5 22-004
Donor Files FL-G
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
6 22-004
Donor Files H
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
7 22-004
Donor Files I-KJ
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
8 22-004
Donor Files KL-L
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
9 22-004
Donor Files M
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
10 22-004
Donor Files N-PA
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
11 22-004
Donor Files PB-R
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
12 22-004
Donor Files S-SS
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
13 22-004
Donor Files ST-University of V
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
14 22-004
Donor Files University of W-WD
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)
15 22-004
Donor Files WE-Z
1961-2010; (bulk 1999-2010)

Accession No. 23-038: University of Washington Libraries Gifts Program records, 1980-2013 (bulk 2011-2013)Return to Top

5.12 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Libraries donor records and correspondence for non-cash gifts. Files are alphabetical by donor name. Also includes miscellaneous donor files transferred to the Gifts Program by other libraries operations.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Carolyn Aamot, Libraries Gifts Program

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 23-038
Records and Correspondence: Numbers and symbols; A-E
1980-2013
2 23-038
Records and Correspondence: F-K
1980-2013
3 23-038
Records and Correspondence: L-Q
1980-2013
4 23-038
Records and Correspondence: R-Z
1980-2013

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Gifts and Exchanges Section (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives