Frederick Elmer Bolton papers, 1896-1948
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bolton, Frederick Elmer, 1866-
- Title
- Frederick Elmer Bolton papers
- Dates
- 1896-1948 (inclusive)18961948
1905-1945 (bulk)19051945 - Quantity
- 17.03 cubic feet (17 boxes, 1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 0194
- Summary
- Papers of a professor and dean of the College of Education at the University of Washington, as well as an administrator and author.
- 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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Access is restricted. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington Libraries for details.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Frederick Elmer Bolton was born May 9, 1866 and grew up on a small frontier farm near Toham in southern Wisconsin. Bolton became interested in education early in his life and worked as a teacher, principle or superintendent for various two room schools, high schools, and normal schools in Wisconsin. Later he served as dean of the College of Education at the University of Iowa. In 1912 Bolton moved to Seattle, where he worked as dean of the College of Education at the University of Washington.
Bolton authored or co-authored a number of books including The Beginning Superintendentand History of Education in WashingtonDuring his career, Bolton was active in the Progressive Movement. He was a strong advocate for the development of junior colleges in Washington State and played a key role in the organization and success of the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. Bolton died on March 10, 1963 in Seattle, Washington.
Content Description
Contains Frederick Elmer Bolton's correspondence, writings (including his unpublished histories of the University of Washington and the College of Education at the University of Washington), subject files, records relating to the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools, and records relating to the University of Washington College of Education.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The creator's literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in 2 accessions:
- Accession No. 0194-001, Frederick Elmer Bolton papers, 1896-1948
- Accession No. 0194-002, Frederick Elmer Bolton correspondence, 1912-1931
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 0194-001: Frederick Elmer Bolton papers, 1896-1962
17 cubic feet (17 boxes)Arrangement: Arranged in three series:
- Personal and professional papers
- University of Washington records
- Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools records
Scope and Content: Contains correspondence, writings (including his unpublished histories of the University of Washington and the College of Education at the University of Washington), subject files, records relating to the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools, and records relating to the University of Washington College of Education.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Frederick Elmer Bolton, 10/30/1962.
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Personal and Professional Papers
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Description: Biographical Information
Scope and Content: Includes bibliographies.
Container: Box 1, Accession 0194-001 -
Description: Incoming Letters34 folders
Arrangement: These are in two runs: alphabetical and mixed chronological.
Scope and Content: Most letters are of a personal nature; however, some departmental material is included.
Dates: 1896-1940sContainer: Box 1, Accession 0194-001 -
Description: Outgoing Letters31 folders
Scope and Content: Includes personal and departmental matters and "Teacher's Retirement Study and Teacher Supply and Demand Study" (1943).
Dates: 1900-1943Container: Box 2, Accession 0194-001 -
General Correspondence
Arrangement: Arranged in a rough chronological sequence; some mixed dates appear at the end of the series.
Scope and Content: Contains a mixture of personal and departmental material with the departmental appearing mostly between 1913 and 1928. Some major correspondents include Cornelius Beelse, Thomas F. Kane, Paul J. Kruse, William Neeley, Josephine C. Preston, and Henry Suzzallo.
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Description: 1905-1913Dates: 1905-1913Container: Box 2, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1914-1916Dates: 1914-1916Container: Box 3, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1916-1918Dates: 1916-1918Container: Box 4, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1918-1920Dates: 1918-1920Container: Box 5, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1920-1922Dates: 1920-1922Container: Box 6, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1922-1924Dates: 1922-1924Container: Box 7, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1925-1927Dates: 1925-1927Container: Box 8, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1928-1931Dates: 1928-1931Container: Box 9, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1931-1945Dates: 1931-1945Container: Box 10, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1915-1942
Processing Info: Some mixed dates are in this box.
Dates: 1915-1942Container: Box 11, Accession 0194-001
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Personal Correspondence
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Description: 1913Dates: 1913Container: Box 12, Accession 0194-001
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Description: 1913-1944Dates: 1913-1944Container: Box 12, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Interdepartmental Correspondence (University of Washington, Education Department)Dates: 1937-1942Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Incomplete CorrespondenceDates: undatedContainer: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Collected Correspondence
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Description: Clifford Woody2 foldersDates: 1919Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Others (Third Party)2 foldersDates: 1908-1931Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Financial RecordsDates: 1906-1928Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Curriculum Materials2 foldersDates: circa 1918-1919Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Student CommentsDates: undatedContainer: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Legal DocumentsDates: 1931-1941Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: LegislationDates: undatedContainer: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Publications Regarding EducationDates: 1914, 1923, 1941Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Reports and StudiesDates: 1919-1940Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Speeches and Writings by Bolton
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Description: "The County Superintendency"5 foldersDates: circa 1932Container: Box 13, Accession 0194-001
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Description: "The Development of Democratic Education"10 foldersDates: circa 1937Container: Box 13-14, Accession 0194-001
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Description: "The Development of School Curricula in the United States, 1635-1895"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 14, Accession 0194-001
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Description: "History of the College of Education, University of Washington"Dates: 1948Container: Box 14, Accession 0194-001
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Description: "History of the University of Washington"28 folders
Scope and Content: Includes manuscript and reference materials.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 14-15, Accession 0194-001 -
Description: "School Building Survey and Proposed Program for Bellingham, Washington"Dates: 1929Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: "The 'Stream-lined' Bachelor's Degree"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: "Transportation of Public School Children in the United States"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Speeches and Writings by Others and UnidentifiedDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: ReprintsDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: MiscellanyDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Subject Files
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Description: Instructor's Association (University of Washington)
Scope and Content: Includes reports, correspondence.
Dates: 1937-1942Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001 -
Description: Iowa State UniversityDates: 1906, 1912Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Junior CollegesDates: circa 1941Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Kane (Thomas F.) ControversyDates: 1914Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Loyalty OathDates: 1931Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Normal SchoolsDates: 1941Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Washington (State) Education Department
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Description: Accreditation and CertificationDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Board Meeting MinutesDates: 1917-1939Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Standards and RecommendationsDates: undatedContainer: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Washington (State) Teacher's Retirement SystemDates: 1924-1942Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: University of Washington Senate BulletinsDates: 1940-1942Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Washington Education Association. Legislative Bulletin, ReportsDates: 1923, 1945Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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University of Washington Records
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Description: Men's Education Club of the University of WashingtonDates: 1920-1922Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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University of Washington, College of Education
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Description: Faculty Meeting MinutesDates: 1908-1919Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Departmental Applications3 foldersDates: 1921Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Normal and Life Diplomas9 foldersDates: circa 1913-1929Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: ReportsDates: undatedContainer: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: SurveyDates: 1915Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: MiscellanyDates: undatedContainer: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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University of Washington, Secondary Schools and Colleges Relations Committee
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Description: Correspondence and ReportsDates: 1922-1939Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Accreditation Files
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Description: Washington Preparatory School for Girls, SeattleDates: 1907-1908Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: YMCA Preparatory School, SeattleDates: 1914-1928Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools
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Description: Historical Information - "The First Quarter Century of the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools"Dates: 1942Container: Box 15, Accession 0194-001
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Description: General Correspondence19 folders
Scope and Content: Major correspondents: Francis E. Springer Freeman Daughters, Paul S. Filer, Philip Soulen, Fred L. Stetson, Ward W. Sullivan, Saint Mary's College in California, University of Alaska.
Dates: 1921-1942Container: Box 16, Accession 0194-001 -
Description: Miscellany3 foldersDates: 1930-1939Container: Box 16, Accession 0194-001
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Description: College Catalog CommitteeDates: 1942Container: Box 16, Accession 0194-001
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Higher Schools Accreditation Commission
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Description: General Correspondence5 foldersDates: 1937-1943Container: Box 16, Accession 0194-001
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Accreditation Files Concerning Alaska and Some Seattle Area Schools
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Description: University of AlaskaDates: 1934-1935Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Pless' (Madame) Day and Boarding School for GirlsDates: 1917-1923Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Saint Nicholas SchoolDates: 1921-1924Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Seattle CollegeDates: 1922-1928Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Seattle Pacific College2 foldersDates: 1933-1937Container: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Standards2 foldersDates: undatedContainer: Box 17, Accession 0194-001
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Description: Accession No. 0194-002: Frederick Elmer Bolton papers, 1912-19311 folder.
Scope and Content: Correspondence, 1912-1931.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Education--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
- High schools--Accreditation
- State universities and colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle--History
- Teacher educators--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Teachers colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle--History
- Teachers--Training of --Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Bolton, Frederick Elmer, 1866---Archives
- Kane, Thomas Franklin, 1863-1953
- Suzzallo, Henry, 1875-1933
Corporate Names
- Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools
- University of Washington--Faculty--Archives
- University of Washington--History
- University of Washington. College of Education--History
- University of Washington. Secondary Schools and Colleges Relations Committee
Form or Genre Terms
- Legal documents
- correspondence
- financial records
- reports
- writings
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
