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Photographs of Frank McLaughlin, 1936-1946

Overview of the Collection

Collector
McLaughlin, Frank, 1895-1972
Title
Photographs of Frank McLaughlin
Dates
1936-1946 (inclusive)
Quantity
23 photographic prints (1 box)
Collection Number
PH0588
Summary
Portraits of Frank McLaughlin, company president of Seattle's Puget Sound Power and Light Company from 1931 to 1960, as well as photographs from company banquets and meetings he attended.
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

Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Biographical Note

Frank McLaughlin was president of Seattle's Puget Sound Power and Light Company from 1931 to 1960. Initially sent by his employer, the nationwide utility holding firm Stone and Webster, McLaughlin had the task of salvaging the firm's investment in Puget Power as it confronted the Depression economy and the social and political agitation for public ownership of electric power companies. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Puget Power faced public condemnation and repeated attempts at confiscation. McLaughlin countered with legal action, advertising, rate reductions, and a public speaking campaign. He personally gave some 3,000 speeches to groups during the first 20 years of his tenure. McLaughlin retired from Puget Power in 1960 and died May 28, 1972.

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Content Description

The collection contains photographs documenting some of Frank McLaughlin's activities at the Puget Sound Power and Light Company from 1936 to 1946. Included are portraits of McLaughlin as well as photographs of various events he attended for the company, such as sales dinners, a Camp Fire Girls dinner, and a series of "old timers" banquets honoring long-term employees.

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Use of the Collection

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Puget Sound Power and Light, May 30, 1990.

Processing Note

Processed by Nicolette Bromberg and Rebekah Dalby, 2003.

Related Materials

Puget Sound Power and Light Records, Accession nos. 2250-1 through 2250-4, and 2068-1; the Frank McLaughlin Papers, Accession no. 4234-1; and the Puget Sound Power and Light Photograph Collection, PH Coll. 269, contain materials created during the time of Mr. McLaughlin's employment.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Personal Names

  • McLaughlin, Frank, 1895-1972--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • Puget Sound Power and Light Company--Employees--Photographs

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Dudley, Roger (photographer)

    Corporate Names

    • Webster & Stevens (photographer)


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