Brown family papers, 1860-1945

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brown family
Title
Brown family papers
Dates
1860-1945 (inclusive)
Quantity
ca. 85 items
Collection Number
0195 (Accession No. 0195-001)
Summary
Papers of a family of Journalists.
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

Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Journalists.

The family consisted of Beriah Brown Sr., 1815-1900, and his three sons, Beriah Jr., 1857-1939; James H., 1871-1939. and Ashmun Norris, 1872-1948. They were all active journalists and editors, in Olympia and Seattle, Washington. Ashmun N. Brown was secretary to Richard A. Ballinger when the latter was Secretary of the Interior.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, writings, clippings; 1860-1945.

Ashmun Brown correspondence dated 1904-1945; Includes a draft article entitled: "Exaltation of the Executive by a Governor's Private Secretary."

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 Beriah Brown, 9/14/1960

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Brown family--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Brown, Ashmun Norris (creator)
    • Brown, Beriah, 1815-1900 (creator)
    • Brown, James H (creator)