Jervis Russell papers, circa 1956-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Russell, Jervis
Title
Jervis Russell papers
Dates
circa 1956-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.17 linear feet plus 3 sound recordings
Collection Number
2002
Summary
Recorded interviews with early settlers on the Olympic Peninsula conducted by Jerry Russell
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

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Accession No. 2002-001: Jervis Russell papers, 1962Return to Top

3 items (includes 3 reel-to-reel tapes recorded at 3 3/4).

Scope and Content: Recorded interviews with early settlers on the Olympic Peninsula conducted by Jerry Russell, a reporter probably on the Port Angeles "Evening News," with Guy Lashure on 4-14-62 (tape 1 ) and Lester Northrup on 3-31-1962 (tapes 2 & 3).

Includes the names: Ackerly, Frank; Sappho, Washington; Lamrieux Family; Bowlby, Will; Snider, Bill; Beaver "Leader;" Clallam Bay, Forks, Erikson, OK; Fletcher Family; Washington Fur Co.; Pullen, Dan; Kerr, Will; Kerr, Dave; Gabrielson, Chris; Peterson, Carl; Allan; Donaldson, James Sr.; Ruby, Carl; Northrup, George; Larsen, Tom; Olson, John (Queets); John, Douglas; Waring, John; Northrup, Benson L.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Jerry Russell, 1/1/1962.

Description
Jervis Russell papers

Accession No. 2002-002: Jervis Russell papers, circa 1956-1970Return to Top

5.17 linear feet

Scope and Content: Research files, writings of others, taped interviews, maps, tape-recorded interveiws, maps.

Acquainted with early families of the Olympic Peninsula, Russell and his wife began interviewing and writing about them from 1956 into the 1960s. Russell regards his interviews with Captain Billy Thornton of the Puget Sound Navigation Company as the best in the collection. These do not document the Olympic Peninsula. The Thornton tapes are in Box 4.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Jervis Russell, 3/31/88, 2/17/1988.

Description
Jervis Russell papers

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Russell, Jervis--Archives