WAUWiltClaraMcCarty3509.xml Guide to the Clara McCarty Wilt papers Wilt, (Clara) McCarty Papers Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries 2025
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 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-11. Description is written in: English, Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries Clara McCarty Wilt papers Wilt, Clara McCarty 3509 0.23 cubic feet 1 box 1914-1980 Papers of the first graduate of the Territorial University of Washington and first woman elected Superintendent of Schools in Pierce County, Washington. English .

Clara McCarty Wilt (1858-1929) was the first person to graduate from the Territorial University of Washington (now the University of Washington) in 1876 with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating, McCarty became a teacher and was the first woman elected Superintendent of Schools in Pierce County, Washington in 1880.

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The Clara McCarty Wilt Papers (1914-1980) include correspondence, writings and essays, speeches, notes, and a biographical feature written by and about Clara McCarty Wilt.

Clara McCarty Wilt Photograph Collection (PH1510)

Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington) Women in education reminiscences Biographical feature about McCarty in Washington Alumnus 1921 3509-001 Box 1 Correspondence 1918-1980 3509-001 Box 1 Writings undated 3509-001 Box 1

"Pioneer Schools and School Houses in the Puyallup Valley," "William Kincaid on the Trip West," "Information on the McCartys," "The Seattle of '61," "University Notes," "First Things," "Pioneer Experiences," and other short pieces about her life and family

 Speeches 1914-1923 3509-001 Box 1

"Fifty Years Ago" (speech at 1926 University of Washington Alumni Banquet)

 Notes about family history undated 3509-001 Box 1 Purple and Gold felt graduation armband with "76" applique undated 3509-001 Box 1