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Robert L. Wood papers, 1946-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wood, Robert L
- Title
- Robert L. Wood papers
- Dates
- 1946-1999 (inclusive)19461999
- Quantity
- 31.33 cubic feet plus 1 volume
- Collection Number
- 1991
- Summary
- Literary manuscripts relating to "Trail Country, Olympia National Park" Seattle author and "Across the Olympic Mountains: The Press Expedition, 1889-90" and other papers of a writer
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Wood researched and wrote books about the exploration of the Olympic Peninsula as well as the standard hiking guide to the Olympic National Park. He was born Jan 4, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri and moved to Seattle in 1946. He died Dec. 21, 2003.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 1991-001: Robert L. Wood manuscripts, 1964-1968Return to Top
Scope and Content: Literary manuscripts relating to "Trail Country, Olympia National Park" (1968) and "Across the Olympic Mountains: The Press Expedition, 1889-90" (1967).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert L. Wood, 8/7/1972.
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Robert L. Wood manuscripts |
Accession No. 1991-002: Robert L. Wood memorandum, 1984-1985Return to Top
Scope and Content: "Memorandum on Certain Place Names in the Olympics" December 1984 - January 1985, by Robert Wood.
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 Robert L. Wood, 3/1/1985.
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Robert L. Wood memorandum |
Accession No. 1991-003: Robert L. Wood papers, 1946-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: General correspondence, writings, and research materials for his books on exploration of the Olympic Peninsula, including writings of others, publications, and microfilm of federal records.
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 Robert L. Wood, 7/19/2000.
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Robert L. Wood papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Wood, Robert L.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Press Exploring Expedition
Geographical Names
- Olympic National Park (Wash.)
- Olympic Peninsula (Wash.)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Manning, Harvey (creator)
Corporate Names
- Mountaineers (Society) (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
