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Philip S. Padelford papers, 1936-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Padelford, Philip S.
- Title
- Philip S. Padelford papers
- Dates
- 1936-1992 (inclusive)19361992
- Quantity
- 3.38 cubic feet (including 3 cassette tapes)
- Collection Number
- 1823
- Summary
- Papers and tape-recordings of fisheries executive of Seattle, 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Philip Sidney Padelford was born in Seattle, Washington in 1912. His parents were Frederick M. and Jessie Padelford. Philip Padelford attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate and graduate student. He earned a doctorate in history from Yale in 1942. He served as an officer in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II. Padelford was vice president and director of Wakefield Seafoods, the major company in the Alaskan King crab industry. The company was affiliated with Wakefield's Deep Sea Trawlers, Inc.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 1823-001, Philip S. Padelford papers, 1947-1968
- Accession No. 1823-002, Philip S. Padelford interview, 1987
- Accession No. 1823-003, Philip S. Padelford papers, 1936-1945
- Accession No. 1823-004, Philip S. Padelford papers, 1946-1992
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1823-001: Philip S. Padelford papers, 1947-1968Return to Top
Scope and Content: Financial records, correspondence, minutes regarding Wakefield Seafoods.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Philip Padelford, 2/18/1972.
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Accession No. 1823-002: Philip S. Padelford interview, 1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Taped conversations of Philip S. Padelford with Kerry Bartels and Dianne Bridgeman; Tapes A and B were recorded on July 2, 1987 and Tape C on September 23, 1987.
Tape A: University District -- growing up; University Outing Club (Kingston, WA) Tape B: University Outing Club; Mosquito Fleet (Side two not used) Tape C: Student at the UW; early UW; growth of UW; faculty.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Philip Padelford, 9/23/1991.
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Accession No. 1823-003: Philip S. Padelford papers, 1936-1945Return to Top
Scope and Content: Letters, mainly incoming, while Padelford was at college and in military service during World War II. Consists heavily of correspondence between Padelford and his wife Fay but also includes letters from other family members to Padelford. Snapshots and appointment books are also included.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Philip Padelford, 11/16/1993.
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Accession No. 1823-004: Philip S. Padelford papers, 1946-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Notices to shareholders, financial projections, memos, clippings, and other papers from his interest in King Broadcasting Company, Seattle as a director and stockholder.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Marge Padelford, 3/20/2002.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Alaskan king crab industry--United States--History--Sources
- Businesspeople--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Crab industry--United States--History--Sources
- Executives--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Fisheries--United States--History--Sources
- Fishery products--United States--History--Sources
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Padelford, Philip S.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Wakefield Seafoods (Firm)--History--Sources
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bartels, Kerry interviewer (expression) (creator)
- Bridgman, Dianne, interviewer (expression) (creator)
- Wakefield, Lowell, 1909-1977 (creator)
Corporate Names
- King Broadcasting Company
