Margaret C. Tunks papers, circa 1960-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Tunks, Margaret C
Title
Margaret C. Tunks papers
Dates
circa 1960-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.70 cubic feet
Collection Number
3675
Summary
Papers of a civic activist including clippings, testimony, writings, correspondence and court papers
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
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Civic activist.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Restrictions on Use

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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Accession No. 3675-001: Margaret C. Tunks papers, 1981-1982Return to Top

.28 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Pleadings, statement by Margaret Tunks, 11 Feb 1982.

Accession concerns court case over Seattle Times-PI Joint Operating Agreement. Tunks opposed the Joint Operating plan. Those who were in favor of it won the court case.

Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).

Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)

Acquisition Info: Donated by Margaret Tunks, 8/22/1985.

Description
Margaret C. Tunks papers

Accession No. 3675-002: Margaret C. Tunks papers, circa 1960-1996Return to Top

1.42 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Clippings, testimony, writings, correspondence used for her book "Seattle Citizens Against Freeways, 1968-1980."

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Margaret Tunks, 7/18/1997.

Description
Margaret C. Tunks papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Newspapers--Washington (State)--Seattle

Personal Names

  • Hanscom, Daniel H
  • Tunks, Margaret C.--Archives

Titles within the Collection

  • Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Hearst Corporation (creator)
    • Seattle Times Company (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)