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Alice Franklin Bryant papers, approximately 1915-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bryant, Alice Franklin, 1899-1977
- Title
- Alice Franklin Bryant papers
- Dates
- approximately 1915-1977 (inclusive)19151977
- Quantity
- 28 cubic feet plus 2 sound cassettes
- Collection Number
- 1109
- Summary
- Papers, cassette dubs of transcription and ephemera of a Political activist, writer, lecturer
- 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Alice Bryant was born Alice Franklin in Fredricktown, Missouri, 0n May 1, 1899. She was a leader in the anti-war movement and an officer of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. She was a worker for Democratic Party politics. Ms. Bryant was a candidate for United States Representative from the 1st Congressional District, Seattle, Washington, and also ran for the Senate. She died in Seattle on June 7, 1977.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, writings, financial records, address and subject files, clippings, sound recordings, photos, and other papers, relating to Bryant's activities in the anti-war movement, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and Democratic Party, and her candidacy for U.S. representative from the 1st Congressional District, Seattle, Wash. Persons represented include Henry M. Jackson and Thomas M. Pelly.
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. 1109-001, Alice Franklin Bryant papers, circa 1915-1977
- Accession No. 1109-003, Alice Franklin Bryant papers, 1951-1952
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1109-001: Alice Franklin Bryant papers, circa 1915-1977 (bulk 1954-1977)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, writings, notes, diaries, address files, campaign materials, ephemera, miscellaneous.
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 bequest of Alice Franklin Bryant estate 10/12/77.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Box | Accession | ||
1-39 | 1109-001 | Letterboxes
Scope and Content: Box 1 contains a folder of biographical materials. Includes
correspondence, clippings, writings, pamphlets, itineraries, membership cards,
photographs, etc. Arranged chronologically.
|
1946-1972 |
40-54 | 1109-001 | Correspondence
Scope and Content: Boxes 40-43 include correspondence, clippings, periodicals,
ephemera, and other material from 1915 up to 1957. Later boxes dated by 2 year
spans.
|
1915-1977 |
55-56 | 1109-001 | Writings |
undated |
57 | 1109-001 | Diaries, daybooks, calendars, tapes |
|
58 | 1109-001 | Financial records, memorabilia, membership cards,
address files |
|
59 | 1109-001 | Address files and books |
|
60 | 1109-001 | Subject files |
|
OS | 1109-001 | Phonograph records 15 radio transcriptions
|
Accession No. 1109-003: Alice Franklin Bryant papers, 1951-1952Return to Top
Scope and Content: Cassette dubs of transcription discs. Summaries of the programs are in the cassette covers.
Tape 628A: side 1 - programs 1 and 2; side 2 - programs 3 and 4.
Tape 628B: side 1 - programs 5 and 6.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 6/28/1984.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Bryant, Alice Franklin, 1900-1977--Archives
- Jackson, Henry M. (Henry Martin), 1912-1983
- Pelly, Thomas M. (Thomas Minor), 1902-1973
Corporate Names
- Democratic Party (U.S.)