Mary L. Mercer papers, 1948-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mercer, Mary L
Title
Mary L. Mercer papers
Dates
1948-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
.03 cubic feet (1 folder; 3 items)
Collection Number
5153 (Accession No. 5153-001)
Summary
Letter by a visiting student at the UW in 1948 concerning college education of Asa Mercer
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.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mary Mercer, a visiting student at the UW in 1948, investigated the background of Asa Shinn Mercer, the first UW instructor, to whom she was, to her knowledge, unrelated.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Letter (1948) concerning college education of Asa Mercer, together with two letters (1995, 1996) explaining the provenance of the 1948 letter.

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 Theodore Phillips, 4/1/1996

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Mercer, A. S. (Asa Shinn), 1839-1917
  • Mercer, Mary L.--Archives

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)