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Clara McCarty Wilt papers, 1914-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wilt, Clara McCarty
Title
Clara McCarty Wilt papers
Dates
1914-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.23 cubic feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
3509
Summary
Papers of the first graduate of the Territorial University of Washington and first woman elected Superintendent of Schools in Pierce County, 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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Biographical feature about McCarty in Washington Alumnus
    Dates: 1921
    Container: Box 3509-001 Box 1
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1918-1980
    Container: Box 3509-001 Box 1
  • Description: Writings

    "Pioneer Schools and School 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 short pieces about her life and family

    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3509-001 Box 1
  • Description: Speeches

    "Fifty Years Ago" (speech at 1926 University of Washington Alumni Banquet)

    Dates: 1914-1923
    Container: Box 3509-001 Box 1
  • Description: Notes about family history
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3509-001 Box 1
  • Description: Purple and Gold felt graduation armband with "76" applique
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 3509-001 Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Women in education

Form or Genre Terms

  • reminiscences
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