George Leis papers, 1917-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Leis, George
Title
George Leis papers
Dates
1917-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.25 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number
4108
Summary
Diaries, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks of the former manager of the canoe concession for the ASUW at the University of Washington
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

George Leis married Cora Gentry in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Sept. 27, 1900. Mr. Leis worked for a street contractor until 1913 when Ralph Horr, Graduate Manager for Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) offered him the job of managing the canoe concession for the ASUW. During this time he also delivered mail and worked as a security officer for a brief time. The couple retired in 1955 and moved to Kent, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Diairies, correspondence, photos, clippings, scrapbook, photograph album, publication, diary fragments, and biographical features.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 4108-001, George Leis papers, 1917-1989
  • Accession No. 4108-002, George Leis papers, 1898-1955

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 4108-001: George Leis papers, 1917-1989Return to Top

.83 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Diaries, 1891-1904, 1917-1948; correspondence, 1925-1965; photos (1952, undated); clippings removed from diaries.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Marjorie Quinn and Richard D. Anderson, 1989-10-29.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 4108-001
General Correspondence
1925-1965
1 4108-001
Photographs
1952
1 4108-001
Clippings (Diaries II through VI)
1917-1966
1 4108-001
Miscellaneous
1917-1966
1 4108-001
Diary vol. 1
1898-1904
1 4108-001
Diary vol. 2
1917-1923
1 4108-001
Diary vol. 3
1924-1926
1 4108-001
Diary vol. 4
1926-1936
2 4108-001
Diary vol. 5
1937-1948
2 4108-001
Diary vol. 6
1948

Accession No. 4108-002: George Leis papers, 1898-1955Return to Top

.42 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Scrapbook, photograph album, publication, diary fragment and biographical features.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Richard D. Anderson, 1990-02-23.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Blue collar workers--Washington (State)--Seattle--History--Sources
  • Leis, George, 1877-1969--Family
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Leis, George, 1877-1969--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Associated Students

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)--History--Sources

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives