Oral history interview with W. Ward Woodward, 1899-1974

Overview of the Collection

Interviewee
Woodward, W. Ward
Title
Oral history interview with W. Ward Woodward
Dates
1899-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 sound cassettes
Collection Number
2298 (Accession No. 2298-001)
Summary
Interview of a Postmaster and store owner in Darrington, Washington at the first half of the 20th century.
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

No user access copy is currently available for the interview. Users may obtain a reproduction of the interview for a fee by contacting Special Collections.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

William Ward Woodward (1885-1980) was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He settled in Darrington, Washington in 1907 and was the proprietor of a store and the postmaster there for many years.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape-recorded interview conducted by Harry Majors on August 5, 1974 and covering the years 1907-1950. There is currently no transcript for the interview.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by W. Ward Woodward, 8/5/1974.

Processing Note

Ten photographs that were received as part of this collection have been relocated to the Visual Materials Collection in the Repository.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Postmasters--Washington (State)--Darrington--History--Sources
  • Retail trade--Ownership--Washington (State)--Darrington--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Woodward, W. Ward,--Interviews
  • Woodward, W. Ward--Interviews