Andrew Winberg papers, 1917-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Winberg, Andrew
Title
Andrew Winberg papers
Dates
1917-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.31 cubic feet
Collection Number
2699
Summary
Professional and personal papers of a Norwegian immigrant, baker, union official and State legislator of Aberdeen, Washington
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
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Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Andrew Winberg was active in the organized labor movement in Aberdeen, Washington for over 50 years. He organized the Bakery And Confectionary Workers, Local 82, in 1911 and served as president from 1918-1927. In 1926, he was elected a freeholder to draft a new charter for the City of Aberdeen. He served as a member of the Aberdeen Board of Education from 1936-1944 and as a trustee of Gray's Harbor Junior College from 1936-1948. From 1936-1948, he was chairman of the Gray's Harbor County Democratic Central Committee. He also served as State Legislator, 1942-1949; and as State Senator, 1951-1958. In 1955, he was appointed as a Commissioner of World's Fair, Century 21.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2699-001: Andrew Winberg papers, 1936-1964Return to Top

6.00 cubic feet (oversize)

Scope and Content: Correspondence and legislative files for the Democratic Party and Century 21.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Andrew Winberg, 11/24/1976.

Description
Andrew Winberg papers

Accession No. 2699-002: Andrew Winberg papers, 1917-1974Return to Top

.28 cubic foot

Scope and Content: Letters, speeches, personal documents, condolences, obituaries, clippings, and campaign ephemera.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Winberg's rights transferred to the Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Andrew Winberg, Jr., 8/22/91.

Description
Andrew Winberg papers

Accession No. 2699-003: Andrew Winberg correspondence, 1965-1978Return to Top

.03 cubic foot (1 folder)

Scope and Content: Correspondence about his family's gift in 1967 for a wing on a home for the elderly in his home town of Nordfjordeed, Norway.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: The Winbergs' letters may be copied and quoted.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Andrew Winberg Jr., 5/23/1994.

Description
Andrew Winberg correspondence

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Winberg, Andrew--Archives
  • Winberg, Josephine

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Bone, Homer Truett, 1883-1970 (creator)
    • Jackson, Henry M. (Henry Martin), 1912-1983 (creator)
    • Kefauver, Estes, 1903-1963 (creator)
    • Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989 (creator)
    • Mitchell, Hugh B. (Hugh Burnton), 1907- (creator)
    • Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Aberdeen (Wash.). Public Schools (creator)
    • Democratic National Committee (U.S.) (creator)
    • Democratic Party (Wash.) (creator)
    • Democratic Party (Wash.). Central Committee (creator)
    • Washington (State). Legislature. House of Representatives (creator)
    • Washington (State). World Fair Commission (1955-1962) (creator)
    • Washington State Safety Council (creator)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)