Preliminary Guide to the John Todd Papers

Preliminary Guide to the John Todd Papers, 1951-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Todd, John
Title: Preliminary Guide to the John Todd Papers
Dates: 1951-1992 (inclusive)
19511992
Quantity: 0.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number: MS.1992.76
Summary: This collection contains papers of John W. Todd (1914-2007), who was the owner and operator of Shorey's Bookstore in Seattle, WA.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

John W. Todd (1914-2007) was the owner and operator of Shorey's Bookstore in Seattle, WA. Todd bought the store in 1939 from Sam Shorey, his great uncle and the store's original owner who started the business in 1890. Under Todd's ownership, Shorey's Bookstore became renowned for being the oldest bookstore west of the Mississippi River and one of the world's largest antiquarian bookstores. Although the store endured several moves during its existence (at one time occupying a place at Pike's Place Market), Todd's family maintained control of Shorey's Bookstore until its closure in 2000. Todd also started his own publishing company called Shorey Publications in 1964.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains papers of John W. Todd (1914-2007), who was the owner and operator of Shorey's Bookstore in Seattle, WA. The collection consists of a large selection of Todd's poems and prose written from 1951 to 1991, as well as a history of Shorey's Bookstore titled "The Shorey Book Store: A Pioneer Seattle Educational Institution, Est. 1890."

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use: 2-7-18-6)

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by John Todd to the Washington State University Libraries in 1992 (MS1992-76).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Authors, American--20th century--Archives
Poets, American--20th century--Archives.

Occupations

Booksellers and bookselling--Washington (State)--20th century--Archives

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Todd, John (fmo)

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