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Alexis A. Alvey papers, circa 1919-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alvey, Alexis A
- Title
- Alexis A. Alvey papers
- Dates
- circa 1919-1990 (inclusive)19191990
- Quantity
- 3.07 cubic feet (4 boxes) plus 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 4994
- Summary
- Writings, correspondence, photographs, naval ephemera, and materials relating to postal history, and to Alexis A. Alvey, and Eva Louise Alvey Richards.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
During World War II, Alexis A. Alvey was a Commissioned Executive Officer in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service, later training in the first class of WRENS, an auxiliary to the British Navy. She was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In 1946, Alvey returned to Seattle and worked at the U.W. Libraries in the Acquisitions Division, Suzzallo Library, retiring in 1969. She died in Seattle in 1996.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Writings; correspondence; photographs; manuscripts of others; naval ephemera; insignia; and newspaper and magazine clippings, stamps, and prints relating to the postal history of Canada, Canadian Seaway Invert, and Great Britain. Some of the papers include writings and other materials by and about her mother, Eva Louise Alvey Richards.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 4994-001, Alexis A. Alvey papers, 1919-1983
- Accession No. 4994-002, Alexis Alvey papers, circa 1953-1987
- Accession No. 4994-003, Alexis A. Alvey papers, 1939-1990
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4994-001: Alexis A. Alvey papers, 1919-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Writings, photographs, manuscripts of others, naval ephemera, insignia.
A subgroup within these papers documents the career of Alvey's mother as a writer and artist. Included are bound typescripts, vanity press and published first editions of books by Eva Louise Alvey Richards. Also included are some of Richards' watercolors.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Estate of Alexis Alvey, 10/23/1996.
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Accession No. 4994-002: Alexis Alvey papers, circa 1953-1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence and other items, including philatelic items collected by Alvey.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Peter Gelletly, 7/13/1998.
Accession No. 4994-003: Alexis A. Alvey papers, 1939-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, stamps, and prints relating to the postal history of Canada, Canadian Seaway Invert, and Great Britain.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Estate of Alexis A. Alvey. Originally donated Aug 26, 1999.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 4994-003 | Documents relating to Canadian Postal
history |
1938-1979 |
| 1 | 4994-003 | Documents relating to Canadian Postal
history |
1939-1988 |
| 1 | 4994-003 | Documents relating to Canadian Seaway Invert |
1959-1966 |
| 1 | 4994-003 | Documents relating to Great Britain postal
service |
1980-1990 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Alvey, Alexis A.--Archives
- Alvey, Alexis A.--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Canada. Royal Canadian Navy. Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service
Geographical Names
- Canada--Armed Forces--Women
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera
- Personal correspondence
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
