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John M. Fluke papers, 1899-1989
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fluke, John M., 1911-
- Title
- John M. Fluke papers
- Dates
- 1899-1989 (inclusive)18991989
1969-1972 (bulk)19691972 - Quantity
- approximately 10.06 cubic feet plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 2341
- Summary
- Industrialist and civic leader of Seattle, Washington
- 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.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Fluke was born in 1911. He was president of Fluke Manufacturing Co.. In 1969 he was appointed by Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird to serve on a 15 member blue-ribbon panel which was to conduct a year-long study of the defense establishment. The study was to include the organization of the Defense Department, defense research and development, defense procurement and practices, and other matters submitted by the Secretary of Defense. In 1983, Fluke championed the cause of the Washington Technology Center which was created by the Washington State Legislature. He died in 1984 before the completion of the building on the University of Washington campus.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, agendas, notes, reports, campaign files, resolutions, and speeches.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 2341-001, John M. Fluke papers, 1969-1972
- Accession No. 2341-002, John M. Fluke papers, 1965-1973
- Accession No. 2341-003, John M. Fluke papers, 1965-1983
- Accession No. 2341-004, John M. Fluke papers, 1899, 1989
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2341-001: John M. Fluke papers, 1969-1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, agendas, notes, reports.
Covers the U.S. Blue Ribbon Defense Panel, 1969-1972; Washington State Research Council, 1964-1973; House Joint Resolution 42, 1970; and Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 1965-1966, 1968.
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 John M. Fluke, 9/26/1974.
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Accession No. 2341-002: John M. Fluke papers, 1965-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, meeting agendas, notes, reports, campaign files, resolutions.
Covers Thomas M. Pelly Campaign, Chamber of Commerce, and House Joint Resolution 42 (1970).
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 John Fluke, 12/2/1974.
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Accession No. 2341-003: John M. Fluke papers, 1965-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Speeches on microfiche, microfiche index of speeches.
A variety of speeches given by John Fluke, before business groups, civic groups, company presentations, etc.
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 John Fluke Manufacturing Co., 2/14/1986.
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Accession No. 2341-004: John M. Fluke papers, 1899, 1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Annotated 1899 issue of the periodical "The Forum" (Vol. XXVI, no. 5) and an annotated copy of "1889-1989 Washington Centennial Hall of Honor: A Gallery of 100 Eminent Washingtonians" by Frank L. Green, which contains an entry on John M. Fluke.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Fluke, John M. (Lyla), 2002-05-30
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Executives--United States
- Executives--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Fluke, John M., 1911---Archives
- Pelly, Thomas M. (Thomas Minor), 1902-1973
Corporate Names
- United States. Blue Ribbon Defense Panel
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Powell, Lewis F., 1907-1998 (creator)
Corporate Names
- Seattle Chamber of Commerce (creator)
- Washington State Research Council (creator)
