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University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Dean records, 1858-2022

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Libraries. Office of the Dean
Title
University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Dean records
Dates
1858-2022 (inclusive)
Quantity
136.18 cubic feet
4 vertical file
Collection Number
UA09019
Summary
Correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, financial records, committee files, meeting minutes and agendas, newsletters, and other records of the University of Washington Libraries Dean (formerly Director)
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

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

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Languages
Collection materials are in English.
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Historical Note

Initially housed in Denny Hall, the University of Washington Library was given its permanent home in 1927. Now called Suzzallo library, it is just one of 15 libraries across the three campuses. The Director (later Dean) is responsibly for leading all libraries, as well as University of Washington Press.

Directors/Deans of the University of Wasington Libraries:

  • Clark Davis (files for 1898-1999, including those as Secretary of Regents)
  • Harry C. Coffman (files for 1899-1903) (those from 1896-98 are for his term as Manager of Athletics)
  • William E. Henry (files for 1906-1929)
  • Charles Wesley Smith (files for 1906 include those for when he was Assistant, then Associate Librarian serving under Mr. Henry)
  • Merle N. Boylan (1976-1988)
  • Betty G. Bengtson (1990-2000)
  • Betsy Wilson (2000-2020, position title changed from Director to Dean during this time)
  • Simon Neame (2021-)

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Content Description

Correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, financial records, committee files, meeting minutes and agendas, newsletters, event records, and other records of the University of Washington Libraries Director.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 38 accessions.

  1. Accession No. 70-005, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1900-1963 (bulk 1920-1959)
  2. Accession No. 73-022, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1858-1959 (bulk 1896-1950)
  3. Accession No. 76-024, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1959-1960
  4. Accession No. 78-004, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1943-1976 (bulk 1953-1975)
  5. Accession No. 78-030, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1888-1977
  6. Accession No. 78-112, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1959-1978
  7. Accession No. 79-031, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1971-1976
  8. Accession No. 82-159, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1967-1978
  9. Accession No. 88-025, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1974-1984
  10. Accession No. 89-009, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1972-1989
  11. Accession No. 90-135, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1977-1986
  12. Accession No. 90-140, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, undated
  13. Accession No. 90-170, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1977-1985
  14. Accession No. 91-098, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1985-1989
  15. Accession No. 91-141, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, circa 1990
  16. Accession No. 91-199, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1978-1989
  17. Accession No. 92-088, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1987
  18. Accession No. 92-174, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1980-1988
  19. Accession No. 93-034, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1947-1968
  20. Accession No. 93-121, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1976-1992
  21. Accession No. 93-147, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1984-1991
  22. Accession No. 94-027, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1981-1989
  23. Accession No. 95-046, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1985-1993
  24. Accession No. 95-364, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1962-1994
  25. Accession No. 96-046, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1960-1994
  26. Accession No. 96-174, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1969-1993
  27. Accession No. 97-070, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1944-1996
  28. Accession No. 98-075, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1964-1971
  29. Accession No. 00-011, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1969-1998
  30. Accession No. 01-027, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1983-2000
  31. Accession No. 01-072, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1995-2000
  32. Accession No. 04-094, University of Washington, Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1980-2002
  33. Accession No. 16-023, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Director records, 1991-1993
  34. Accession No. 22-029, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Dean records, 1968-2019 (bulk 1991-2013)
  35. Accession No. 23-009, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Dean records, 1987-2022
  36. Accession No. 23-034, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Dean records, 1961-1978 (bulk 1974-1978)
  37. Accession No. 24-024, University of Washington Libraries, Office of the Dean records, 2017-2021
  38. Accession No. 26-001, University of Washington Libraries Dean''s Office records,1925-2022
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Detailed Description of the Collection

Names and Subjects

Subject Terms

  • Academic libraries--Law and legislation--Washington (State)
  • Academic libraries--Washington (State)
  • Library legislation--Washington (State)
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. University Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Annual reports
  • Blueprints
  • Business correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Pacific Northwest Bibliographic Center (Seattle, Wash.)
    • Pacific Northwest Regional Health Sciences Library Service
    • University of Washington--Designs and plans
    • University of Washington. Libraries--Committees
    • University of Washington. Libraries--Employees
    • University of Washington. Libraries--Finance
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Office of the Director--Archives


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