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)
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
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.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

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

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights retained. Contact repository for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Elaine Hayes, 6/13/2003.

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