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Ralph C. Hayes papers, 1941-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hayes, Ralph C., 1922-1999
- Title
- Ralph C. Hayes papers
- Dates
- 1941-1999 (inclusive)19411999
- Quantity
- 11.34 cubic feet (13 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5361 (Accession No. 5361-001)
- Summary
- Papers of Seattle teacher and historian of African American history
- 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
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Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Seattle teacher and historian of African American history.
Born in 1920 in Illinois, Hayes served in the Army in WWII, and in 1948 moved to Seattle. Hayes attended Northwestern University and the University of Washington, from which he received a B.A. and M.A. in political science and history. In 1955 he began teaching social studies in West Seattle High School and taught in several high schools in Seattle and Bellevue. He also taught at Bellevue Community College and at the University of Washington in 1970. Hayes researched the history of blacks in the state of Washington for many years. His state centennial publication, Northwest Black Pioneers, was published by the Bon Marche in 1988. It was based on a touring exhibit by the same name financed by the Bon Marche. Hayes completed typescripts on black pioneers, George Bush and George Washington, and on black miners. He died in Seattle in 1999.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Research notes, minutes and related materials of organizations with which he was affiliated, family research materials, speeches, writings, ephemera, photos and photocopied photos.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Biographical Information | approximately 1980-1999 |
| 1 | Hayes/Irving Genealogy | approximately 1941-1995 |
| 1 | Ethnic Heritage Council | approximately 1982-1995 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous Files | approximately 1970-1989 |
| 2 | Notes and Writings: E-J | undated |
| 2 | Notes and Writings: Washington State | undated |
| 3 | Notes and Writings: Letters | 1989 |
| 3 | Notes and Writings: Miscellaneous | approximately 1977-1999 |
| 3 | Notes and Writings: M-N | undated |
| 4 | Notes and Writings: N-R | undated |
| 5 | Notes and Writings: S-T | undated |
| 6 | Notes and Writings: T-Y | undated |
| 6 | Notes and Writings: George Washington Typescripts | 1964-1987 |
| 7 | Writings: George Bush Typescripts | undated |
| 7 | Writings: Black Miners' Typescripts | undated |
| 8 | Writings: Typescripts | undated |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Writings and Notes: Northwest Pioneers | undated |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Writings and Notes: Letters | undated |
| 10-12 | Miscellaneous Writings and Notes | undated |
| 13 | Oversize Photographs and Ephemera | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African American educators--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- African American families--History--Sources
- African American historians--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- African American pioneers
- Miners--United States--History
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Presidents--United States--History
Personal Names
- Bush, George, 1924-2018
- Hayes, Ralph, 1922-1999--Archives
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
Corporate Names
- Ethnic Heritage Council (Seattle, Wash.)--Records and correspondence
