Evan M. Weston papers, 1919-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Weston, Evan M
Title
Evan M. Weston papers
Dates
1919-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.22 cubic feet
2 sound cassettes
3 phonodiscs : 78 rpm
Collection Number
1116, 1965
Summary
Tape-recorded interview of a labor organization leader covering the labor movement in Seattle and the labor and politics in the state
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

Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Evan M. Weston, known as Ed most of his life, began his labor career as a coal miner in Black Diamond. During that time he joined the United Mine Workers. Weston left the mines in 1916 to work in Seattle in longshoring and building construction. When he started work in the shipyards he joined Local 104 of the Boilermaker's Union, served as its business representative about 1928-1937; and then served as president, 1937-1941. He was secretary of the Seattle Metal Trades Council from approximately 1933-1937, and president of the Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council from 1943-1944, having been involved in that organization since the original negotiations for a coastwide agreement. In 1945 Weston was elected President of the Washington State Federation of Labor, serving until his retirement in 1962.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 1116-001, Weston Evan M., 1969
  • Accession No. 1965-001, Weston Evan M., 1919-1970

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 1116-001: Weston Evan M., 1969Return to Top

2 sound cassettes

Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by Gerald Vandenberg and Fayette Krause, April 10, 1969.

Interview covers the labor movement in Seattle and the labor and politics in the state in the 1930s.

Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Gerald Vandenberg and Fayette Krause, Seattle, April 10, 1969.

Description
Weston Evan M.

Accession No. 1965-001: Weston Evan M., 1919-1970Return to Top

3.22 cubic feet
3 phonodiscs : 78 rpm

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, financial records, photographs, clippings, case files, resolutions, conferences, recordings. Includes 3 phonodiscs of and I.L.O Conference discussion.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Mrs. Evan Weston, 1972 and 1980; Don Weston, 1973.

Description
Weston Evan M.

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