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John M. Moran papers, 1884-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Moran, John M.
- Title
- John M. Moran papers
- Dates
- 1884-1970 (inclusive)18841970
- Quantity
- 5" linear
- Collection Number
- 1604 (Accession No. 1604-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a businessman 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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Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Businessman of Seattle, Washington.
John M. Moran was born in 1884, the eldest son of Robert Moran, who was Seattle mayor, 1888-1889, and an owner of the Moran Bros. Co., builders of the first battleship built here (the Nebraska, 1904). John M. Moran was a foreman for the construction of Rosario, a lodge built by his father on Orcas Island in the San Juans. He attended grammar school in Seattle, but was a graduate of Cornell University, New York. Moran founded the Moran Mfg. Co. and built centrifugal pumps until selling the business in 1941. He was trustee of the Washington Mutual Savings Bank for 25 years, and was active in the First Avenue Improvement Association in the 1930s. He was president of the College Club, a member of the Arctic Club, Rainier Club and Rotary. John Moran died in 1970. (Bio. material from obit, Seattle Times, 12-26-1970.)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Reports, court records, clippings, and maps relating to the Moran Brothers Company, shipbuilders, Seattle; 1884-1970.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Moran, John M.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Moran, Robert, 1857-1943
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Moran Brothers Company (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
