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Harold H. Smith papers, 1911-1933
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Harold H., of King Cove, Alaska
- Title
- Harold H. Smith papers
- Dates
- 1911-1933 (inclusive)19111918
- Quantity
- 0.18 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 0240 (Accession No. 0240-001)
- Summary
- Log books and reminiscences documenting the voyage to and the daily operations of the Pacific American Fisheries cannery at King Cove, Alaska. Also included is correspondence, most of which also documents operations at the cannery, as well as the May 1918 issue of the Pacific American Fisheries newsletter, The Shield.
- 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
Harold Hugh Smith was born in April 1882 to Helen Primrose Spratt and Robert Ambrose Smith. As an adult, Harold worked at the Pacific American Fisheries (PAF) in every capacity, from pitching fish to loading cars. His uncle, E.B. “Ed” Deming was manager of PAF’s operations and a managing partner in Deming and Gould, the agency that sold the PAF’s products. Harold married Florence Hermine Abbott in June of 1909. The next year the PAF assigned him the superintendent of the proposed cannery in King Cove, Alaska. Smith sailed from Bellingham in April 1911 to begin construction of the cannery. The cannery was completed by June 1, 1911. The cannery was immediately successful, and ended its first year with 45,000 cases of newly canned salmon. He served as superintendent from 1911 through 1915. Afterward, he worked for the Carnation Company from 1918 to 1923. Harold Hugh Smith died in 1941.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Log books and reminiscences documenting the voyage to and the daily operations of the Pacific American Fisheries cannery at King Cove, Alaska. Also included is correspondence, most of which also documents operations at the cannery, as well as the May 1918 issue of the Pacific American Fisheries newsletter, The Shield.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Log BooksReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Log Book |
10 March - 24 December 1912 |
| 1/2 | Log Book |
15 March - 28 August 1913 |
| 1/3 | Log Book |
21 February - 22 August 1915 |
| 1/4 | Log Book |
31 January - 27 August 1916 |
CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/5 | Smith, Harold H. to Uncle Ed [Deming]
Copies of two letters providing a detailed account of the
journey to King's Cove and daily occurrences at the cannery
|
1911 |
| 1/5 | Supt. Kin to W. Shields, Superintendent of
Schools
Letter regarding the replacement of Japanese and Chinese
laborers with native help
|
10 March 1916 |
| 1/5 | Letter of recommendation for Harold H. Smith from the
Superintendent of Carnation Company |
4 November 1933 |
ReminiscencesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/6 | Reminiscence by Harold H. Smith |
undated |
| 1/6 | Reminiscence by Florence Smith |
undated |
NewsletterReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/7 |
The Shield, published by the
Employes [sic] of the Pacific American Fisheries and Allied
Companies |
May 1918 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Asians--Alaska
- Canned foods industry--Alaska
- Cannery workers--Alaska
- Fish canneries--Alaska--King Cove
- Foreign workers, Asian--Alaska
- Salmon canneries--Alaska
- Supervisors, Industrial--Alaska
Personal Names
- Smith, Harold H., of King Cove, Alaska
Corporate Names
- Pacific American Fisheries Company (King Cove, Alaska)
- Pacific American Fisheries Company (King Cove, Alaska)--History
Geographical Names
- Bellingham (Wash.)
Titles within the Collection
- Shield
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
