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Charles E. Remsberg papers, 1911-1914
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Remsberg, Charles E., 1863-1945
- Title
- Charles E. Remsberg papers
- Dates
- 1911-1914 (inclusive)19111914
- Quantity
- .19 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 4024 (Accession No. 4024-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a Seattle attorney and businessman including correspondence on civic matters
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Charles E. Remsberg, a banker and attorney, was born in West Lebanon, Indiana on May 20, 1863 and died in Seattle on April 19, 1945. He was elected as the first secretary of the Seattle Port Commission, a position which he held for 12 years, after he had worked on the campaign to win the voter approval that came in September 1911. Remsberg, as an attorney, was a partner of S.P. Dixon in the Fremont State Bank and in S.P. Dixon and Co., Real Estate and insurance.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
General Correspondence, primarily outgoing.
Most of the routine business correspondence about property sales and management has been destroyed with a sample retained to show the flavor of the times and the development of the Fremont district of Seattle. The bulk of the remaining papers consists of Remsberg's outgoing letters on civic matters. As secretary of the Seattle Port Commission during the years represented here, 1911-1914, Remsberg supported public ownership of the tidelands and the Lake Washington Ship Canal project. A few letters were authored by S.P. Dixon, but it is difficult to distinguish his from Remsberg's.
Another interest of Remsberg's that is represented here is his effort to establish a Music chair at the University of Washington. There are letters addressed to Professors Kane and Padelford in support of this proposal. Remsberg's activity in this sphere was prompted by the fact that his daughter Mabel was interested in continuing her music studies into college, but would have been unable to do so if she matriculated at the University of Washington.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1-3 | Seattle Port Commission/Lake Washington Canal Association: General Correspondence | 1911-1916 |
| 1/4-5 | Fremont State Bank/S. P. Dixon & Co. Real Estate and Insurance: General Correspondence | 1910-1916 |
| 1/6 | Outgoing Letters regarding W.U. Music Department | 1911 |
| 1/7-10 | General Correspondence - miscellaneous | 1910-1914 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bankers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Remsberg, Charles E., 1863-1945--Archives
Corporate Names
- Seattle Port Commission--History--Sources
- University of Washington. School of Music--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Dixon, S. P (creator)
Corporate Names
- Fremont State Bank (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
- Lake Washington Canal Association (creator)
- S.P. Dixon and Co. Real Estate and Insurance (creator)
- Seattle Port Commission (creator)
