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Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1943-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Worcester, Dean A. (Dean Amory), 1918-1998
- Title
- Dean Amory Worcester papers
- Dates
- 1943-1994 (inclusive)19431994
- Quantity
- 8.42 cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3374
- Summary
- Correspondence, speeches and writings, minutes of meetings and reports of Dean Amory, Professor of Economics
- 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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All accessions are open to all users. Accession 3374-002 has access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Professor of economics, University of Washington.
Dean Amory Worcester received his doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota in 1943. He joined the University of Washington faculty in 1949, was appointed professor emeritus ca 1984, and died in January 1998.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, speeches, writings, minutes of meetings, reports, course materials, and notes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3374-001, Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1943-1983
- Accession No. 3374-002, Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1949-1988
- Accession No. 3374-003, Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1987-1994
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3374-001: Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1943-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, minutes of meetings, and reports, 1943-1983.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
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: [Information not available]
Accession No. 3374-002: Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1949-1988Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, course materials, and writings, 1949-1988.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: [Information not available]
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3374-002 | Correspondence |
1979 |
| 1 | 3374-002 | Course Materials 20 folders
|
1951-1952, 1959-1962, 1972, 1974, 1978-1982, 1988 |
| 1 | 3374-002 | Writings by others |
1976-1978 |
| 1-2 | 3374-002 | Writings by Dean A. Worcester 17 folders
|
approximately 1940-1988 |
| 2 | 3374-002 | Oppenheimer controversy and statement |
1955 |
| 2 | 3374-002 | Proposal to "Abolish War" |
1949-1950 |
| 2 | 3374-002 | Rotary |
1970-1972 |
| 2 | 3374-002 | Western Economic Association |
undated |
| 2 | 3374-002 | Recommendations (letters and applications)
Restrictions on Access: Restricted.
|
1976-1987 |
| Box/Folder | |||
| 2 | 3374-002 | W.U. Senate agendas, correspondence, notes 2 folders
|
1974-1978 |
Accession No. 3374-003: Dean Amory Worcester papers, 1987-1994Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, writings, reports, speeches, notes; 1987-1994. Papers document Professor Worcester's tenure as chair of the Insurance Committee of the University of Washington Retirement Association.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Karl Steele, 1998-07-16
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
UW Retirement Association, Insurance
Committee |
|||
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3374-003 | General Correspondence |
1987-1994 |
| 1 | 3374-003 | Insurance Committee minutes |
1991-1992 |
| 1 | 3374-003 | State Employees Benefits Board minutes |
1987-1994 |
| 1 | 3374-003 | Speeches and Writings |
1988-1993 |
| 1 | 3374-003 | Medical Plan Information |
undated |
| 1 | 3374-003 | Notes |
undated |
| 1 | 3374-003 | List |
1992 |
Personal Papers |
|||
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3374-003 | Speeches and Writings |
undated |
| 1 | 3374-003 | Notes |
undated |
| 1 | 3374-003 | Clippings |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Economists--Washington (State)
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Worcester, Dean A. (Dean Amory), 1918-1998--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Department of Economics--Faculty
- University of Washington. Department of Economics--History--Sources
- Western Economic Association--Presidents
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. College of Arts and Sciences (creator)
- University of Washington. Retirement Association. Insurance Committee (creator)
- University of Washington. Senate. Insurance Committee (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
- University of Washington. University Budget Committee (creator)
- Washington (State). State Employees Benefits Board (creator)
