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Clara McCarty Wilt papers, 1914-1926, 1936, 1955, 1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wilt, Clara McCarty
- Title
- Clara McCarty Wilt papers
- Dates
- 1914-1926, 1936, 1955, 1980 (inclusive)19141980
1914-1926 (bulk)19141926 - Quantity
- 0.23 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 3509 (Accession No. 3509-001)
- Summary
- Papers of the first graduate of the Territorial University of Washington and first woman elected Superintendent of Schools in Pierce County, Washington.
- 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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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Clara McCarty Wilt (1858-1929) was the first person to graduate from the Territorial University of Washington (now the University of Washington) in 1876 with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating, McCarty became a teacher and was the first woman elected Superintendent of Schools in Pierce County, Washington in 1880.
Source:
“Clara McCarty Becomes First Person to Graduate from the Territorial University (of Washington) in June 1876. - HistoryLink.Org.” Accessed December 11, 2017. http://www.historylink.org/File/222.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Clara McCarty Wilt Papers (1914-1980) include correspondence, writings and essays, speeches, notes, and a biographical feature written by and about Clara McCarty Wilt.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 | Biographical feature about McCarty | 1921 |
| 1 | Correspondence | 1918-1926, 1936, 1955, 1980 |
| 1 | Writings and essays
Writings include "Pioneer Schools and Schools Houses in the
Puyallup Valley," "William Kincaid on the Trip West," "Information on the
McCartys," "The Seattle of 61," "University Notes," "First Things," "Pioneer
Experiences," and other writings about her life and her family.
|
undated |
| 1 | Speeches: "Talk to Sumner High School" and "Fifty Years Ago" | 1914-1926 |
| 1 | Notes about family history | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Wilt, Clara McCarty--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
