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Lucille Charlotte Gordon papers, 1937-1958
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gordon, Lucille Charlotte
- Title
- Lucille Charlotte Gordon papers
- Dates
- 1937-1958 (inclusive)19371958
- Quantity
- .18 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 5957 (Accession No. 5957-001)
- Summary
- Lucille Gordon received her Bachelors of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Arts in Librarianship degree from the University of Washington in 1937 and 1939. She held various library positions throughout the Pacific Northwest
- Repository
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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
Lucille Charlotte Gordon was born on November 14th, 1914 in Seattle, WA. She was an American citizen of Scottish descent. Lucille held various library positions throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Branch Assistant in the Tacoma Public Library (1939-1943) and Library Association of Portland (1943-1946), Circulation Assistant at Seattle Public Library (1946-1954), and Branch Librarian with the Aloha Branch Library in Seattle (1955).
Lucille Gordon received her Bachelors of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Arts in Librairianship degree from the University of Washington in 1937 and 1939. She continued to take classes at the University of Washington between 1939 and 1958. Lucille also wrote and collected poetry. She died on March 27, 2001.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Two University of Washington diplomas, two University of Washington commencement programs and invitations, three certificates, one resume, two course lists, one newspaper clipping regarding University of Washington commencement, poetry.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries by Deed of Gift. Papers came to us via the ACLU of Washington State who received them from Gordon's estate.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Lucille Charolotte Gordon died March 27th, 2001, leaving a bequest to ACLU. McCune, Godfrey, and Emerick, Seattle handled Ms. Gordon's estate and forwarded Lucille Gordon documents to national ACLU office in New York on August 20, 2001. The national ACLU in New York forwarded Lucille Gordon documents to ACLU of Washington in September 2001. April Williamson, Finance Director for ACLU-WA, found the Lucille Gordon documents while preparing for retirement and sent them to Special Collections on October 5th, 2015.
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Diplomas | 1937 and 1939 |
| 1/2 | Commencement Programs and Invitations | 1937 and 1939 |
| 1/3 | Certificates | 1939 and 1956 |
| 1/4 | Resume | 1957 |
| 1/5 | Course Lists | 1958 |
| 1/6 | Poetry | |
| 1/7 | Newspaper Clipping |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Commencement ceremonies--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Women college graduates--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Gordon, Lucille Charlotte--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
