Ruth Kirk papers, 1950-1999
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kirk, Ruth
- Title
- Ruth Kirk papers
- Dates
- 1950-1999 (inclusive)19501999
- Quantity
- 78.95 cubic feet (61 boxes and 1 oversized box)
- Collection Number
- 4166
- Summary
- Research files of Pacific Northwest author related to her books on Northwest natural history and ethnography
- 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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Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Ruth Eleanor Kirk was born Ruth Eleanor Kratz on May 7, 1925 in Los Angeles, California. She was an author of books on Northwest natural history and ethnography and a photographer. Her husband, Louis Gladwin Kirk Jr. (1921-1992), was a National Parks ranger. After the death of Mr. Kirk in 1992, Ruth moved to Olympia, Washington. She married her friend of 40 years, Dr. Richard D. Daugherty (1922-2014), an archeologist, and moved to Panorama, a retirement community in Lacey, Washington. Together, they combined their knowledge and skills in writing "Archaeology in Washington" which was published in 2007.
Content Description
Biographical features, writings, correspondence, publications, project files, research and photographs.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Please contact Special Collections for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in 3 separate accessions
- Accession No. 4166-001: Ruth Kirk Papers, 1946-1991
- Accession No. 4166-002: Ruth Kirk Papers, 1960-1969
- Accession No. 4166-003: Ruth Kirk Papers, 1975-1999
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 4166-001: Ruth Kirk Papers, 1946-1991
35.31 cubic feet (27 boxes and 1 oversized box)Scope and Content: Biographical features, writings, correspondence, publications, photographs; ca. 1946-1991.
These papers focus on Northwest natural history and ethnography. Some files pertain to work of Kirk's husband, an official of the National Park Service until 1967, when he produced educational films for Clover Park School District, Tacoma. The Kirks made films for the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) also.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Ruth Kirk, April 21, 1992
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Description: Biographical FeaturesDates: 1990Container: Box 1, Accession 4166-001
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: approximately 1955-1991Container: Box 1, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Published ArticlesDates: approximately 1950-1983Container: Box 1, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Published ArticlesDates: approximately 1950-1983Container: Box 2, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Drafts of ArticlesDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Drafts of ArticlesDates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Alaska research and notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Alaska Bear research and notesDates: 1972Container: Box 3, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Alpine Meadows research and notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Baja, California research and notesDates: 1970Container: Box 3, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Britain research and notesDates: 1960-1965Container: Box 3, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Britain research and notesDates: 1960-1965Container: Box 4, Accession 4166-001
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Description: British Columbia research and notesDates: 1965-1974Container: Box 4, Accession 4166-001
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Description: British Columbia research and notesDates: 1965-1974Container: Box 5, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Canyonlands research and notesDates: 1970Container: Box 5, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Death Valley, Deserts research and notesDates: 1969-1979Container: Box 5, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Death Valley, Deserts research and notesDates: 1969-1979Container: Box 6, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Death Valley, Deserts research and notesDates: 1969-1979Container: Box 7, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Death Valley, Deserts research and notesDates: 1969-1979Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Europe research and notesDates: 1963Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Everglades research and notesDates: 1970-1971Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Germany and Austria research and notesDates: 1963-1964Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Greece research and notesDates: 1964Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Hawaii research and notesDates: 1965Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Hohokam research and notesDates: 1960-1967Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Japan and Energy research and notesDates: 1973-1976Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Japanese National Park research and notesDates: 1979Container: Box 8, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Litter research and notesDates: 1970-1971Container: Box 9, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Marmes Man research and notesDates: 1967-1970Container: Box 9, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Monaco research and notesDates: 1963Container: Box 9, Accession 4166-001
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Description: National Parks research and notesDates: 1955-1975Container: Box 9, Accession 4166-001
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Description: National Parks research and notesDates: 1955-1975Container: Box 10, Accession 4166-001
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Description: National Parks research and notesDates: 1955-1975Container: Box 11, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Navajo and Anasazi research and notesDates: 1969-1970Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Olympic Peninsula research and notesDates: 1961-1973Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Philippines research and notesDates: 1967Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Skiing research and notesDates: 1971Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: South Pacific research and notesDates: 1978Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Taiwan research and notesDates: 1963Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Thailand research and notesDates: 1963-1964Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association research and notesDates: 1958Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Miscellaneous unsorted topics - research and notesDates: 1960-1985Container: Box 12, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Miscellaneous unsorted topics - research and notesDates: 1960-1985Container: Box 13, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Writings - othersDates: 1946-1970Container: Box 13, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Kirk (Ruth and Louis) brochuresDates: 1978Container: Box 13, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Miscellaneous brochuresDates: 1963-1984Container: Box 13, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Reviews and RecognitionDates: approximately 1960-1980Container: Box 13, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Reviews and RecognitionDates: approximately 1960-1980Container: Box 14, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Reviews and RecognitionoversizedDates: approximately 1960-1980Container: Box 28, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Published photographsDates: approximately 1960-1985Container: Box 14, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Miscellaneous photographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 14, Accession 4166-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: approximately 1950-1990Container: Box 14, Accession 4166-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: approximately 1950-1990Container: Box 15, Accession 4166-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 4166-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: EnglandDates: 1962-1968Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Friends of the Washington Libraries FoundationDates: 1979-1980Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Nishihara, YoshiDates: 1967Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: ScotlandDates: 1972-1978Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Southeast AsiaDates: 1964Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Washington, Humanities CommissionDates: 1990-1991Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Washington State Historical SocietyDates: 1976Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1965-1972Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Public Broadcasting SystemDates: approximately 1967-1982Container: Box 16, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Public Broadcasting SystemDates: approximately 1967-1982Container: Box 17, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Public Broadcasting SystemDates: approximately 1967-1982Container: Box 18, Accession 4166-001
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Description: U.S. National Park ServiceDates: approximately 1950-1980Container: Box 18, Accession 4166-001
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Description: U.S. National Park ServiceDates: approximately 1950-1980Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Louis G. KirkDates: 1960-1971Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Badlands National ParkDates: approximately 1975Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: California: Its Coast and DesertDates: 1977Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: David, Young Chief of the QuileutesDates: approximately 1967Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Death ValleyDates: approximately 1954, 1963Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Desert: The American SouthwestDates: approximately 1960-1976Container: Box 19, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Desert: The American SouthwestDates: approximately 1960-1976Container: Box 20, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Crater Lake CountryDates: approximately 1974-1975Container: Box 20, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Crater Lake CountryDates: approximately 1974-1975Container: Box 21, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Death ValleyDates: approximately 1956, 1981Container: Box 21, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Mount RainierDates: approximately 1968, 1980Container: Box 21, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Mount RainierDates: approximately 1968, 1980Container: Box 22, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring the Olympic PeninsulaDates: approximately 1964, 1986Container: Box 22, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Washington ArchaeologyDates: approximately 1978Container: Box 22, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Washington's PastDates: approximately 1990-1991Container: Box 22, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Yellowstone and YellowstoneDates: approximately 1972-1974Container: Box 23, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Exploring Yellowstone and YellowstoneDates: approximately 1972-1974Container: Box 24, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Glacier BayDates: approximately 1984Container: Box 24, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Glacier BayDates: approximately 1984Container: Box 25, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Hunters of the WhaleDates: approximately 1974, 1977Container: Box 25, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Hunters of the WhaleDates: approximately 1974, 1977Container: Box 26, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Japan: Crossroads of East and WestDates: approximately 1966, 1969Container: Box 26, Accession 4166-001
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Description: The Oldest Man in AmericaDates: approximately 1970Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: The Olympic Rain ForestDates: approximately 1966Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: The Olympic SeashoreDates: approximately 1962, 1981Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: San Juan IslandsDates: approximately 1983Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Sigemi: A Japanese Village GirlDates: approximately 1965Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: SnowDates: approximately 1977Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Tradition and Change on the Northwest CoastDates: approximately 1986Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: WashingtonDates: approximately 1988Container: Box 27, Accession 4166-001
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Description: Accession No. 4166-002: Ruth Kirk Papers, 1960-19691.28 cubic foot (1 box)
Scope and Content: Writings, book jackets (1966, 1992), correspondence, project files; 1960s.
Accession consists of drafts of a 1966 book and the 1992 book co-authored with Jerry F. Franklin, The Olympic Rain Forest: An Ecological Web, together with correspondence and project files (heavily 1960s) of her husband Louis G. Kirk, a National Park Service interpretive specialist.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Ruth Kirk, March 5, 1993
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Accession No. 4166-003: Ruth Kirk Papers, 1975-1999
42.36 cubic feet (33 boxes)Scope and Content: 1975-1999. Research and book project files include Kirk’s hand written notes, correspondence, transcripts of interviews, film scripts, manuscripts, book contracts, as well as, pamphlets, photocopied journal articles, publications, newspaper clippings, and maps. The materials relate to the following books by Kirk: Exploring Washington's Past; Snow; and Sunrise to Paradise: The Story of Mount Rainier. Other research files pertain to the Makah Indian tribe and the Makah Indian Reservation on the Northwest coast of Washington; glaciers, and archaeology.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Ruth Kirk, March 7, 2007
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Description: Exploring Washington's PastContainer: Box 1-16, Accession 4166-003
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Description:Container: Box 17, 20, Accession 4166-003
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Description: The Olympic SeashoreContainer: Box 17-18, Accession 4166-003
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Description: The Olympic RainforestContainer: Box 18-19, Accession 4166-003
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Description:Container: Box 20-21, Accession 4166-003
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Description:Container: Box 21-22, Accession 4166-003
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Description:Container: Box 22, Accession 4166-003
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Description:Container: Box 23-24, Accession 4166-003
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Description:Container: Box 25, Accession 4166-003
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Description: SnowContainer: Box 26-28, Accession 4166-003
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Description: Northwest Coast Indian Land and LifeContainer: Box 28-33, Accession 4166-003
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Daugherty, Richard D., 1922-
- Kirk, Ruth--Archives
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