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Putnam Barber papers, approximately 1984-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barber, Putnam
- Title
- Putnam Barber papers
- Dates
- approximately 1984-1990 (inclusive)19841990
- Quantity
- 4.32 cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5907 (Accession No. 5907-001)
- Summary
- Records of the executive director of WA Centennial Commision
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Putnam Barber earned his BA from Haverford College, followed in 1966 by his MA from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as the Executive Director of the 1989 Washington Centennial Commission, which worked to organize, fund, and coordinate events, artworks, and publications in honor of the state's centennial, before founding and directing The Evergreen State Society. He has also worked for and been involved with the Executive Alliance, the Institute of Public Service at Seattle University, Washington Nonprofits, Idealist.org, and the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Evans School at the University of Washington. Barber is the author of "Nonprofits in Washington" and served as the editor of the "Nonprofit FAQ."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
"Desk" records of the executive director of the 1989 Washington Centennial Commission, including reports, publications, daily agendas, clippings and articles, and correspondence.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Washington Centennial reports and sponsored publications, daily agendas | 1989 |
| 2 | Meeting minutes, monthly reports, and daily agendas, cards and correspondence, Centennial materials, events and invitations | 1984-1988 |
| 3 | Clippings and articles, reports, plaques, and other centennial materials | circa 1989-1990 |
| 4 | Centennial reports, correspondence, agendas | circa 1989 |
| 5 | Videotapes, plaque, coin, and medallion | circa 1988-1989 |
| 6 | Oversize materials including posters and calendars | circa 1989 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Barber, Putnam--Archives
Corporate Names
- Washington Centennial Commission--History--Sources
