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Donald E. Frederick papers, 1910-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Frederick, Donald E., 1860-1937
- Title
- Donald E. Frederick papers
- Dates
- 1910-1947 (inclusive)19101947
- Quantity
- approximately 75 items (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 1296 (Accession No. 1296-001)
- Summary
- Tax statements and other documents from one of the original founders of Frederick & Nelson's department store in 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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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Donald E. Frederick (1860-1937) was one of the founders of Frederick and Nelson's department store, Seattle, Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, real estate and personal tax statements (bulk of collection), and tax assessments regarding the D.E. Frederick estate in the Highlands, (Seattle, Washington) and other property holdings. The home in the Highlands was purchased by the University of Washington, but subsequently resold to the Highlands Corp. One letter (1933) from James Dawson of Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects, regarding some landscaping work on the Highlands property is included.
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
Acquisition Information
The collection was donated by Philip and Fay (Frederick) Padelford, 12/3/1969. Fay Padelford was the daughter of Douglas E. Frederick.
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:The blueprints for the Frederick residence in the Highlands are located in the Visual Materials Collection in Special Collections. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Related Materials
The Frederick and Nelson Records are held by the Museum of History and Industry.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Dawson, James F. (James Frederick), 1874-1941--Correspondence
- Frederick, Donald E., 1860-1937--Archives
- Frederick, Donald E., 1860-1937--Homes and haunts
Corporate Names
- Frederick & Nelson
Geographical Names
- Highlands (Renton, Wash.)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Olmsted Brothers (creator)
