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Hulet M. Wells papers, 1909-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wells, Hulet M., 1878-1970
- Title
- Hulet M. Wells papers
- Dates
- 1909-1964 (inclusive)19091964
- Quantity
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1.09 cubic feet (3 boxes)
1 microfilm reel : positive
1 microfilm reel : negative - Collection Number
- 0422
- Summary
- Papers of a political activist and labor leader
- 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
Hulet Martell Wells (May 4, 1878 - Feb 15, 1970) was chairman of the Socialist Party of Washington, president of the Seattle Central Labor Council, a founder of the Postal Clerks Union Local 28 in Seattle (1908), a founder of the Unemployed Citizen's League in Seattle (1931), and administrative assistant to Congressman Marion A. Zioncheck (early 1930's). He was convicted of sedition in 1918 and sentenced to two years at McNeil Island and later served at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary until his release in November 1920
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 0422-003: Hulet M Wells papers, 1921Return to Top
Scope and Content: Microfilm of selections from papers owned by Manuscripts and University Archives Division; included are: "I Wanted to Work" (pp. i, ii, 1-311) and "Russia in 1921 (pp. 1-70).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Microfilmed from originals in Acc. #422 of the Hulet M. Wells papers owned by UW Libraries. Manuscripts and Univ. Archives Divisions. No source date, but acc'd 6/7/93
Accession No. 0422-004: Hulet M. Wells papers, 1909-1964Return to Top
Scope and Content: The bulk of the Wells papers consists of his autobiography, “I Wanted To Work.” Due to heavy use, researchers are to use the photocopy of the manuscript (folders 2/1-2/7) for reading and photocopying.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Incoming Letter |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 0422-004 | Private Soldiers and Sailors Legion. Seattle Legion
#1 |
undated |
Outgoing Letter |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/2 | 0422-004 | To Richard Berner |
8/11/1964 |
Speeches And Writings in Publications |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/3 | 0422-004 | Humanizing the Dismal Science |
4/1933 |
| 1/4 | 0422-004 | Travelogue of Hell; Prison as Seen by a Leavenworth
Inmate |
8/1931 |
| 1/5 | 0422-004 | They Organize in Seattle |
3/1932 |
| 1/5 | 0422-004 | Neo-Marxism and Farmer-Labor Economics |
2/1939 |
Speeches And Writings |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/6 | 0422-004 | From Russian Dictatorship to Canadian
"Democracy" |
undated |
| 1/7 | 0422-004 | Hello, Buck |
1960 |
I Wanted to Work (Autobiography) |
undated | ||
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 2/1-2/7 | 0422-004 | photocopy |
|
| 2/8-2/19 | 0422-004 | original |
|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/8 | 0422-004 | Our "Rotten Borough" System |
undated |
| 1/9 | 0422-004 | Pilgrims of the Volga Night |
1921 |
| 1/10 | 0422-004 | Russia in |
1921, undated |
| 1/11 | 0422-004 | State Unemployment Insurance Bill |
1933 |
| 1/12 | 0422-004 | Washington D.C. Notes |
undated |
| 1/13 | 0422-004 | The Witch Hunt |
undated |
Speeches And Writings Of Others |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/14 | 0422-004 | Address by Edward B. Goltra of Seattle Local No.28
N.F.P.O.C |
6/14/1958 |
Newsletter |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 3/1 | 0422-004 | Local 28 News (Postal Clerks Union) |
10/1953 |
Clippings |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 3/2 | 0422-004 | Postal Union Activity |
1909-58 |
| 3/3 | 0422-004 | Mayoral and Congressional Candidacies |
1910-12 |
| 3/4 | 0422-004 | Miscellaneous |
1912-61 |
| 3/5 | 0422-004 | Potlatch Riot |
1913 |
| 3/5 | 0422-004 | Libel Suit Against the Seattle Times |
1913,14,33 |
| 3/6 | 0422-004 | Seattle Central Labor Council |
1914-27 |
| 3/7 | 0422-004 | Trial for Anti-Conscription, Imprisonment,
Return |
1918 |
| 3/8 | 0422-004 | Russia and Related Activity |
1921-22 |
| 3/9 | 0422-004 | Farmer-Labor Party |
1926 |
| 3/10 | 0422-004 | Aide to Congressman Marion Zioncheck |
1934 |
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 3/11 | 0422-004 | Ephemera |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Sedition
Personal Names
- Wells, Hulet M., 1878-1970--Archives
Corporate Names
- McNeil Island Penitentiary
- United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas
