Elmer E. Van Ness papers, 1959-1982

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Van Ness, Elmer E
Title
Elmer E. Van Ness papers
Dates
1959-1982 (inclusive)
Quantity
30' linear
Collection Number
3663 (Accession No. 3663-001)
Summary
Papers of a Seattle electrical engineer who promoted the retention of electric trolleys by the City of Seattle
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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Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Seattle electrical engineer who promoted the retention of electric trolleys by the City of Seattle.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, clippings, engineering studies and reports, 1939-1983 (bulk 1959-1982).

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Restrictions on Use

Van Ness' rights transferred to the Libraries

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Ruth Van Ness, 5/2/1985

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Van Ness, Elmer E.--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Committee on Modernization of Electric Transportation (creator)
    • Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (creator)
    • Seattle Transit System (creator)
    • Washington Society of Professional Engineers. Civic Affairs Committee (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)