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Robert E. Matson papers, 1899-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Matson, Robert E
- Title
- Robert E. Matson papers
- Dates
- 1899-1987 (inclusive)18991987
- Quantity
- 5.8 cubic feet (10 boxes) plus 4 sound tape reels and 1 oversize folder
- Collection Number
- 6020 (Accession No. 6020-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a Washington State Ferry Captain
- 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
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert E. Matson captained various ferries in Washington State. He also wrote a history of ferries in Washington for the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains materials related to Washington State Ferries and Captain Robert E. Matson's career including log books for the MS Vashon, subject files (correspondence, ephemera, time tables, reports/surveys, drawings, news clippings, and notes) related to specific ferries in the Pacific Northwest, general subject files related to Washington State Ferries, U.S Coast Guard, correspondence, invitations, serials, scrapbooks, ephemera, sound tape reels, drawing/print signed by Jack Pamphrey, and "AQUILO" flag.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Log Books, Photo Albums, and Anthologies, 1936-1987Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | MS Vashon |
1936-1960 |
| 2 | MS Vashon |
1959-1972 |
| 6 | Unknown Ship |
1986-1987 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 10 | "Fun With Ferries" Anthology |
1973 |
| 10 | "Piling Busters Yearbook" |
1951 |
| 10 | Various Ships with Photographs |
January-December 1918 |
| 10 | Eagle Harbor |
1938-1950 |
| 10 | Ferry Kehloken Pilot House |
May-October 1939 |
| 10 | Puget Sound Navigation Company Intrastate
Fleet |
1949-1950 |
| 10 | Mendocino and Nisqually |
July 1936-December 1931 |
Series 2: Subject Series by Ship, 1899-1987Return to Top
Correspondence, newsclippings, reports, certifications, legal documents, newsletters, notes, and ephemera related to Ferryboats, Ferry Terminals, and other ships
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | S.S. Acme |
1899 |
| 9 | Anacortes Ferry Terminal |
1951-1968 |
| 2 | M.V. Arcadia |
1980 |
| 2 | M.V. Athlon |
1955-1985 |
| 2 | M.V. Avalon-Catalina |
1978 |
| 2 | STR Bainbridge |
1934-1935 |
| 2 | Ballard Ferry |
1931-1980 |
| 2 | British Columbia Ferries |
1970-1978 |
| 9 | Bremerton Ferry Terminal |
1955-1969 |
| 2 | Steamer Calista |
1983 |
| 2 | The Carolyn |
1983 |
| 2 | SS Catalina |
1979 |
| 2 | Charles Van Danime Ferry |
1983 |
| 2 | Chelan Ferry |
1981 |
| 2 | Chetzemoka Ferry |
1932-1980 |
| 2 | M.V. Chinook |
1947-1969 |
| 2 | Chippewa Steamship |
1941-1982 |
| 2 | M.V. Coho |
1976-1978 |
| 9 | Columbia Beach Ferry Terminal |
1951-1969 |
| 2 | Columbia Ferry (Alaska) |
1973 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 | M.V. Crosline |
1955-1967 |
| Box | ||
| 2 | STR Defiance |
1980-1985 |
| 9 | Edmonds Ferry Terminal |
1951-1969 |
| 2 | M.V. Elwha |
1969-1970 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 | M.V. Enetai |
1955-1968 |
| Box | ||
| 6 | M.V. Elwha |
1967-1970 |
| 2 | M.V. Evergreen State |
1957-1979 |
| 2 | Express Ferry |
1987 |
| 2 | Fantome Yacht |
undated |
| 9 | Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal |
1954-1969 |
| 9 | Friday Harbor Terminal |
1957 |
| 2 | Guemes Ferry |
1979 |
| 2 | Harstine Island Ferry |
undated |
| 2 | M.V. Harvest King |
1977 |
| 2 | M.V. Hiyu |
1967-1974 |
| 9 | Hood Canal Bridge |
1957-1958 |
| 2 | M.V. Hyak |
1967-1986 |
| 6 | M.V. Hyak |
1966 |
| 2 | M.V. Illahee |
1957-1977 |
| 2 | M.V. Kaleetan |
1967-1980 |
| 6 | M.V. Kaleetan |
1967 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 | M.V. Kehloken |
1956-1978 |
| Box | ||
| 9 | Kingston Ferry Terminal |
1957-1969 |
| 2 | M.V. Kitsap |
1925-1966 |
| 2 | M.V. Kittitas |
1980 |
| 2 | M.V. Klahanie |
1956-1986 |
| 2 | M.V. Klahowya |
1958-1981 |
| 2 | M.V. Klickitat |
1961-1985 |
| 9 | M.V. Kulshan |
1969-1973 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 9 | M.V. Leschi |
1932-1962 |
| 9 | Lopez Ferry Terminal |
1954-1957 |
| 9 | Mukilteo Ferry Terminal |
1954-1969 |
| Box | ||
| 9 | M.V. Nisqually |
1957-1980 |
| 9 | M.V. Olympic |
1963-1976 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 9 | Orcas Ferry Terminal |
1957 |
| Box | ||
| 9 | W.T. Preston (Sternwheeler) |
1982 |
| 9 | M.V. Quinault |
1958-1977 |
| 3 | M.V. Rhododendron |
1956-1980 |
| 3 | M.V. San Mateo |
1959-1977 |
| 9 | Seattle Ferry Terminal |
1953-1969 |
| 9 | M.V. Shasta |
1958 |
| 9 | Shaw Island Ferry Terminal |
1954-1967 |
| 9 | M.V. Skansonia |
1955-1970 |
| 9 | Southworth Ferry Terminal |
1954-1959 |
| 3 | M.V. Spokane |
1973-1979 |
| 9 | Tahlequah Ferry Terminal |
1951-1964 |
| 3 | M.V. Tillikum |
1959-1980 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3 | M.V. Vashon |
1955-1980 |
| 3 | M.V. Walla Walla |
19793-1980 |
| Box | ||
| 9 | M.V. Willapa |
1955-1967 |
| 9 | Winslow Ferry Terminal |
1953-1967 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3 | M.V. Yakima |
1969-1970 |
| Box | ||
| 9 | Alice Photograph |
1929 |
| 9 | Alice Haviside + Photograph |
1920-1982 |
| 9 | Anne Comyn |
1920-1927 |
| 9 | Coquitlam City |
1923-1966 |
| 9 | El Merced |
1923-1983 |
| 9 | Elwell |
1921-1926 |
| 9 | George E. Billings Photographs |
undated |
| 9 | Lake Union |
1983 |
| 9 | Monogahela |
undated |
| 9 | Photostats from "Last Days of Sail on the West
Coast" |
1929 |
| 9 | Phyllis Comyn + Photograph |
1920-1929 |
| 9 | Port Blakely Photographs |
1918 |
| 9 | Russell Haviside + Photograph |
1922-1947 |
| 9 | Sail |
1947-1982 |
Series 3: Subject Series by Topic/Organization, 1912-1987Return to Top
Correspondence, newsclippings, pamphlets, newsletters, and notes related to topics and organizations associated with ferryboats and history in Washington
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 3 | Association of King County Historical Societies
(AKCHO) |
1985-1987 |
| 3 | Ferryboat Associates |
1986 |
| 3 | Engines |
undated |
| 3 | Historical Societies |
1980 |
| 3 | Horluck Transportation Co. |
1945-1959 |
| 3 | Idaho |
1970s |
| 3 | Mercer Island News |
1912-1935 |
| 3 | Northwest Ferry Retirees |
1981-1985 |
| 3 | Retired Public Employees Council |
1982-1987 |
| 3 | U.S. Coast Guard |
1957-1980 |
| 3 | U.S. Maritime Service |
undated |
| 3 | Virginia V. Excursions |
1982 |
| 6 | Washington Toll Bridge Authority |
1957-1966 |
Series 4: Subject Series by Person, circa 1925-1986Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 3 | Adlum, Merle |
1974-1986 |
| 3 | Anderson, Gorden |
1981 |
| 3 | Anderson, John L. |
1925-1941 |
| 3 | Barlow, Sam |
1987 |
| 3 | Beachum, Walter |
undated |
| 3 | Beckman, Dale |
1985 |
| 3 | Berger, H.O. |
1926 |
| 4 | Birse, Bud |
1936-1958 |
| 4 | Brazeau, Joe |
1981 |
| 4 | Campbell, Lorne |
1985 |
| 4 | Carlson, Tage |
1986 |
| 4 | Connover, C.T. |
1957-1958 |
| 4 | Cook, Robert |
1984 |
| 4 | Earles, Betty |
1976 |
| 4 | Hunter, Ron |
1985 |
| 4 | Kasch, Joe |
1974 |
| 4 | Lampman, Clarence |
1961 |
| 4 | Lee, Terry |
undated |
| 4 | Lee, Oscar |
undated |
| 4 | Lee, Mervin |
1958 |
| 4 | Lewis, Ron |
1983 |
| 4 | Mattson, Fred |
undated |
| 4 | Nelson, Norman |
1972 |
| 4 | Olson, Berte |
1959 |
| 4 | Parker, Melvin |
undated |
| 4 | Payne, J. Howard |
1933 |
| 4 | Prohaska, Donald |
1983 |
| 4 | Ramsey, Hugh |
1985 |
| 4 | Robertson, Sam |
1977 |
| 4 | Sommerseth, Peter |
1971 |
| 4 | Thompson, Wilber |
undated |
| 4 | Thorsen, Ted |
1965 |
| 4 | Vose, Bob |
1980 |
| 4 | Ward, Steve |
1939 |
| 4 | Winman, C.E. |
1935 |
| 4 | Wheeler, Lynda |
1977 |
Series 5 : Washington State Ferries, 1938-1985Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | Washington State Ferry Budgets |
1952 |
| 4 | Washington State Ferry Bulletins |
undated |
| 4 | Washington State Ferry Legal Agreements |
1985 |
| 4 | Washington State Ferry Reports and Surveys |
1938-1979 |
| 4 | Washington State Ferry Seniority and Officers Lists and
Schedules |
1955-1970 |
| 6 | Washington State Ferry Traffic Statistics |
|
| 6 | Washington State Ferry Posters |
undated |
| tube | ||
| 8 | Washington State Ferry Poster: "I Spent a Day
Overseas" |
undated |
| mapcase-folder | ||
| oversize folder | Washington State Ferry Posters |
undated |
Series 6: Correspondence, 1917-1980Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | General |
1939-1978 |
| 5 | Invitations |
1917-1980 |
| 5 | Seasons Greetings |
undated |
Series 7: Notes, 1986-1987, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Misc. Notes |
undated |
| 5 | File Slips about Ships |
undated |
| 5 | Time Tables |
1986-1987 |
Series 8: Newsclippings, 1925-1981Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Misc Clippings about Ferries |
1925-1939 |
| 6 | Misc Clippings about Ferries |
1941-1981 |
| 6 | Newsclippings (Cartoons) |
undated |
| 6 | Newsclippings (Washington State Ferries Retirees Log
Book) |
1978-1981. |
Series 9: Ephemera, circa 1964-1981Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 6 | Misc. |
1964-1975 |
| 6 | Map |
undated |
| 6 | Drawing/Print by Jack Pamphrey |
1981 |
| 6 | AQUILO Flag |
undated |
Series 10: Scrapbooks, 1928-1983Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 7 | Scrapbook - Northwest Ferryboat Retirees |
1978-1983 |
| 7 | Scrapbook (mainly Newsclippings) |
1957-1959 |
| 7 | Scrapbook (mainly Newsclippings) |
1961-1963 |
| 7 | Scrapbook (mainly Newsclippings) |
1964 |
| 7 | Loose Scrapbook pages |
1928-1956 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7 | Scrapbooks (mainly Newsclippings) |
1868-1963 |
Series 11: Sound Tape Reels, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Reel | ||
| 5" reel 7 | Bonny - Pat's |
undated |
| 5" reel 8 | Washington State Ferries (Victoria #2, Puget Sound, San
Juan Island, General-Summer, Hood Canal, Seagulls/San Juan, Olympic
Peninsula) |
undated |
| 5" reel 9 | F.L. Gilbert Jacks - RPM |
undated |
| Box | ||
| 5" reel 10 | Unknown Reel tape |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ferries--Northwest, Pacific
- Ferries--Washington (State)
- Ferryboat captains--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Matson, Robert E.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Washington State Ferries
Form or Genre Terms
- Business correspondence
- Ephemera
- Sound recordings
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Anacortes
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Bremerton
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Clinton
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Edmonds
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Fauntleroy
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Friday Harbor
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Lopez Island
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Mukilteo
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Shaw Island (Island)
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Southworth
- Ferry terminals--Washington (State)--Tahlequah
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- British Columbia Ferry Authority
Geographical Names
- Eagle Harbor (Kitsap County, Wash.)
Titles within the Collection
- Piling busters yearbook
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