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George C. Bailey papers, approximately 1909-1911

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bailey, George C. (George Cecil), 1883-
Title
George C. Bailey papers
Dates
approximately 1909-1911 (inclusive)
Quantity
.16 linear feet
Collection Number
1990 (Accession No. 1990-001)
Summary
Correspondence of an author, farmer used in his book "Tall Trees Surround Us"
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
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Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Mr. Bailey was a homesteader in Idaho, 1909-1911. It was this experience upon which his book, "Tall Trees Surround Us," was based. He also did a tour of duty as a member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps in the Philippines, 1902-1904.

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Content Description

Correspondence used in writing his book "Tall Trees Surround Us".

Letters are mainly to his parents, especially his mother. Some letters are from his wife and mother. The book is based on this batch of letters. There are also letters from the Philippines where he was stationed with Army Signal Corps.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Joyce Koerner, 8/29/1972.

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Bailey, George C. (George Cecil), 1883- --Archives
  • Bailey, George C. (George Cecil), 1883- --Correspondence
  • Bailey, George C. (George Cecil), 1883- . Tall trees surround us--Sources

Corporate Names

  • United States. Army. Signal Corps
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