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Guy V. Graham papers, 1909-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Graham, Guy V., 1893-1976
- Title
- Guy V. Graham papers
- Dates
- 1909-1964 (inclusive)19091964
- Quantity
- .42 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 1104 (Accession No. 1104-001)
- Summary
- Photographs, clippings, writings and correspondence concerning a Salmon industry executive
- 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
Guy Graham was born on September 23, 1893. He was first hired by Libby, McNeill & Libby in 1913 as a cannery helper. During his career with Libby, McNeill & Libby he was a draughtsman, District Superintendent, General Superintendent and became the Vice President of the salmon division in 1941.He retired after 41 years with Libby, McNeill & Libby, and died in 1976.
By the 1940s, Libby, McNeill & Libby was one of the largest producers of salmon canning operations in the United States. The Libby fleet included the ship Abner Coburn , the barks George Curtis , Oriental , and W.B. Flint , the schooners Henry Wilson , and Salvator , the motor ships W.F. Burrows , and Libby Maine , the steamers George F. Haller and North Star , and the power schooner Expansion . On average, it produced 700,000 cases of canned salmon annually. Libby canneries were located at Egegik, Ekuk, Libbyville, Koggiung, Egushik, Nushagak, Kenai, Yakutat, and Ketchikan.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Clippings, writings, and correspondence concerning a history of vice-presidents of Libby, McNeill, and Libby's salmon division.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Record and History of Captain Rasmussen's time at Kenai as remembered by Captain Rasmussen, 1903-1957Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/1
Record and history of Libby, McNeill & Libby operationsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/2-5
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/2 | Article on Guy Graham succeeding Captain F. Svenson as
Manager of Salmon Department |
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| 1/3 | Record and history bound togethr in binder, probably
compiled by Guy Graham |
1909-1957 |
| 1/4 | Loose notes/correspondence about history of Libby as
compiled by Guy Graham |
1909-1956 |
| 1/5 | Lee Elgin's notes on photograph film roles of Libby
operations, machinery, and traps |
Transcription of Georgia Graham's diary, 1914-1916Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/6
Subjects covered in diary entries: daily activities, reports of weather conditions, mention of cannery activityes by others such as canning aboard varios Libby ships (St Francis, North Star, Abner Coburn and Star of Iceland).
Libby PublicationsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/7-8
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/7 | Booklet on salmon, canning salmon, and recipes for
canned salmon by LIbby, McNeill & Libby |
|
| 1/7 | 'The Story of Salmon', prepared by Isabel N.
Young |
1934 |
| 1/7 | Menu from the S.S. Victoria |
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| 1/8 | Booklet: 'The Silver Harvest of the Sea' by Ernest D.
Clark and Ray W. Clough |
|
| 1/8 | Magazine: Pacific Fisherman |
May 1929 and August 1952 |
Newspaper clippings relating to Libby canneries, fleets, locations and employeesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 1/9
People Mentioned: Guy Graham, Captain Aas, Mssrs Emery, Branch, and Larman.
Place Mentioned: Bristol Bay, Koggiung, Nushagak, Unimak Pass, Dundas Bay.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Graham, Guy V., 1893-1976--Archives
Corporate Names
- Libby, McNeill & Libby--Records and correspondence
- Libby, McNeill & Libby. Salmon Division--Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Kochergin, Nazary V (creator)
- Minard, A. M (creator)
Corporate Names
- Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh (Juneau, AK) (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
