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J. W. Wanless papers, 1864-1868
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wanless, J. W.
- Title
- J. W. Wanless papers
- Dates
- 1864-1868 (inclusive)18641868
- Quantity
- 1 volume
- Collection Number
- 0485 (Accession No. 0485-001)
- Summary
- Diary regarding Western Union Telegraph Co. expedition to Siberia in the mid-19th century
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Mr. Wanless was a lieutenant with the Western Union Telegraph Co. operating on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Included in the office staff was George Kennan.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Diary regarding a Western Union Telegraph Company expedition to Siberia, 1864-1868. Also included are letters, 1867-1868; one map, and notes and reprint of an article by the donor, Dr. Bronner.
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
- Wanless, J. W.--Archives
- Wanless, J. W.--Archives
- Wanless, J. W.--Diaries
Corporate Names
- Western Union Telegraph Company--Employees
- Western Union Telegraph Company--History--Sources
- Western Union Telegraph Company. Siberia Division
- Western Union Telegraph Expedition (1865-1867)
- Western Union Telegraph Expedition (1865-1867)--Personal narratives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Bronner, Frederic (creator)
- Kennan, George, 1845-1924 (creator)
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