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Alexander Sampson papers, 1846-1892
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sampson, Alexander
- Title
- Alexander Sampson papers
- Dates
- 1846-1892 (inclusive)18461892
- Quantity
- 233 letters; 3 volumes (diaries); 1 volume (business journal); ca. 100 bills
- Collection Number
- 4878 (Accession No. 4878-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a Sea captain and lighthouse keeper of Port Townsend and Tatoosh Island, 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Sea captain and lighthouse keeper, of Port Townsend and Tatoosh Island, Washington.
Alexander Sampson became keeper of the Tatoosh Island Lighthouse, ca. 1880.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, diaries, and financial records relative to this Port Townsend, Washington sea captain, his voyages and his later employment as the Tatoosh Island lighthouse keeper; 1846-1892.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Sampson, Alexander--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Bureau of Customs. Office of Collectors (Port Townsend, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Church, John F (creator)
- Marcy, Daniel, 1809-1893 (creator)
- Swan, James Gilchrist (creator)
- Webster, Harry A (creator)
- Weir, Allen (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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