William Henson Wallace papers, 1841-1879

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wallace, W. H. (William Henson), 1811-1879
Title
William Henson Wallace papers
Dates
1841-1879 (inclusive)
Quantity
.96 cubic feet (2 boxes, 1 folder, 3 microfilm)
Collection Number
1157 (Accession No. 1157-001)
Summary
Correspondence and petitions of a lawyer and appointed governor of Washington
Repository
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
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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Born in Iowa, educated in Indiana common schools. Lawyer, moved to Washington Territory in 1853, and appointed governor in 1861, but did not qualify because he was a Republican delegate of Washington Territory to 37th Congress (1861-1865). Served as a delegate of Idaho Territory (1864-65). He died in Stellacoom, Pierce County, Wash.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, petitions, 1841-1879.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Acquisition Information

Donated by Thomas W. Prosch, 8/9/20, and Merle W. Wells, 5/26/1969.

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Subject Terms

  • Governors--Washington (State)--Archives
  • Lawyers--Washington (State)--Archives
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Wallace, W. H. (William Henson), 1811-1879--Archives