Dootson family papers, 1890-1983
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dootson family
- Title
- Dootson family papers
- Dates
- 1890-1983 (inclusive)18901983
- Quantity
- 0.63 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 5885
- Summary
- Clippings, correspondence, ephemera, and photographs collected by the Dootson family members.
- 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.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
The Dootson family lived in Snohomish County starting around 1900. James W. Dootson (1882-1948) was a local lawyer who graduated from the University of Washington in 1909 and married Mary Pauline Harsell (1883-1969), also a University of Washington student. They lived on Rockefeller Avenue in Everett and had four children, John, James, Pauline, and Richard. One of the children, John (1914-1985), who was called "Jack," went on to become a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and served as a Washington State representative. He was elected as a 38th District representative in 1941, 1951, 1963, and 1965. Their daughter, Pauline, served in WAVES during World War II.
Content Description
Family papers related the following members of the Dootson family: James W. Dootson, Mary Pauline Harsell, James T. Dootson, John T. Dootson, Pauline Dootson, Richard Dootson, Mary Alice Dootson, Lily Lee Dootson, and Thomas Dootson.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
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Accession No. 5885-001: Dootson Family papers, 1890-1983
0.63 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Clippings, correspondence, ephemera, photographs, a phrenology chart, postcards, programs from movie and theatre productions, and programs from memorial services. The materials also include an application for a high school history position in Skykomish, memorabilia relating to the University of Washington from 1906 and 1909, and a small number of promotional materials from John T. "Jack" Dootson's bid for Washington State Representative. Family members represented in this accession include: James W. Dootson, Mary Pauline Harsell, James T. Dootson, John T. Dootson, Pauline Dootson, Richard Dootson, Mary Alice Dootson, Lily Lee Dootson, and Thomas Dootson.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Kathleen O'Neill O'Neill received the Dootson materials from friends (the Jakobe family of Mount Vernon) who were responsible for disposing of Lt. Cmdr. Jack Dootson's material estate. The Jakobes were at a loss with what to do with some of the "bits and pieces" and passed them on to O'Neill., 2009-04-01
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Description: Mary Pauline Harsell's application for a high school history teacher position in SkykomishDates: 1909Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 5885-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1908, 1951, 1982, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Correspondence to Mary Pauline (Harsell) Dootson from her husband and childrenDates: 1922Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Correspondence to and from John T. "Jack" DootsonDates: 1936, 1941Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 5885-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Ephemera from John T. "Jack" Dootson's campaignDates: 1950sContainer: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 5885-001
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Description: University of Washington ephemeraDates: 1906, 1909Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 5885-001
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Description: PhotographsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Photographs, John T. "Jack" DootsonDates: c. 1951Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Phrenology chart, James W. DootsonDates: 1901Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 5885-001
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Description: PostcardsDates: 1909-1969Container: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to Thomas DootsonDates: 1914Container: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to Mary Pauline (Harsell) DootsonDates: 1905-1922, bulk 1909Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to and from James and Mary Pauline (Harsell) DootsonDates: 1910-1968Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to James T. or John T. "Jack" DootsonDates: 1912-1922Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards from Jack Dootson to his aunts, Lily Lee and Mary Alice DootsonDates: 1949-1950Container: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to John T. "Jack" DootsonDates: 1941-1979Container: Box/Folder 1/17, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to John T. "Jack" Dootson in support of Mt. Pilchuck State ParkDates: 1951Container: Box/Folder 1/18, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Postcards to Richard DootsonDates: 1945-1971Container: Box/Folder 1/19, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Memorial service programsDates: 1890 and 1983Container: Box/Folder 1/20, Accession 5885-001
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Description: Movie and theatre programsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/21, Accession 5885-001
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Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Family Names
- Dootson family--Archives
