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Jeanette Testu papers, 1933-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Testu, Jeanette
- Title
- Jeanette Testu papers
- Dates
- 1933-1962 (inclusive)19331962
- Quantity
- 8.6 cubic feet (12 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 0518 (Accession No. 0518-001)
- Summary
- Correspondence and scrapbooks of Jeanette Testu, a Washington state legislator from Seattle (1942-62), and her involvement in state and national activities of the Democratic Party.
- 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
Jeanette Testu was a member of the Washington State Legislature from 1942 to 1962, National Committeewoman for the state of Washington from 1940-1944, and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1940, 1944, 1952 and 1956. She was a member of the platform committee at the Democratic National Convention in 1956.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence and scrapbooks from her position as a Washington state legislator from Seattle (1942-62), and her involvement in state and national activities of the Democratic Party; 1933-1962.
The papers comprise of 39 folders (approximately 640 items) of general correspondence and 22 scrapbooks containing memorabilia. The correspondence, which is almost totally incoming, dates from 1933-1962. The letters are primarily honorific, but there are some from constituents and some dealing with congressional issues, Democratic Party politics, etc. A list of personal names and organizations represented in the general correspondence is available with the collection.
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1-39 | General correspondence |
1933-1962 |
Series 2: ScrapbooksReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 3 | Scrapbook |
1934-1936 |
| 3 | Scrapbook |
1937-1939 |
| 3 | Scrapbook |
1940 |
| 4 | Scrapbook |
1941 |
| 4 | Scrapbook |
1942-1944 |
| 4 | Scrapbook |
1945-1947 |
| 5 | Scrapbooks |
1948-1950 |
| 6 | Scrapbooks |
1951-1952 |
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| 7 | Scrapbook |
1953 |
| 7 | Scrapbook |
1953 |
| 7 | Scrapbook |
1954 |
| 2 | Scrapbook |
1955 |
| Box | ||
| 8 | Scrapbooks |
1956-1958 |
| 9 | Scrapbooks |
1959-1960 |
| 10 | Scrapbooks |
1961-1962 |
| 10 | Awards/Certificates |
|
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| 11 | Miscellaneous loose items from scrapbooks |
1934-1958 |
| 12 | Miscellaneous loose items from scrapbooks |
1959-1962 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Washington (State)--Archives
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Women legislators--Washington (State)--Archives
- Women legislators--Washington (State)--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Testu, Jeanette--Archives
- Testu, Jeanette--Political activity
Corporate Names
- Democratic Party (U.S.)--History--Sources
- Democratic Party (Wash.)--History--Sources
