University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections1823Padelford, Philip S.Philip S. Padelford papers1936-19923.38 cubic feet (including 3
cassette tapes)Collection materials are in
English.Papers and
tape-recordings of fisheries executive of Seattle, WashingtonPhilip Sidney Padelford was born in Seattle, Washington in 1912. His
parents were Frederick M. and Jessie Padelford. Philip Padelford attended the
University of Washington as an undergraduate and graduate student. He earned a
doctorate in history from Yale in 1942. He served as an officer in the Navy in
the Pacific during World War II. Padelford was vice president and director of
Wakefield Seafoods, the major company in the Alaskan King crab industry. The
company was affiliated with Wakefield's Deep Sea Trawlers, Inc.
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 1823-001, Philip S. Padelford papers,
1947-1968
- Accession No. 1823-002, Philip S. Padelford interview,
1987
- Accession No. 1823-003, Philip S. Padelford papers,
1936-1945
- Accession No. 1823-004, Philip S. Padelford papers,
1946-1992
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Padelford, Philip S.--ArchivesBusinesspeople--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesExecutives--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesFishery products--United States--History--SourcesAlaskan king crab industry--United States--History--SourcesCrab industry--United States--History--SourcesFisheries--United States--History--SourcesWakefield Seafoods (Firm)--History--SourcesFinancial recordsAppointment booksPersonal correspondenceBusiness correspondencePhotographsInterviewsMinutes (Records)Bartels, Kerry interviewer (expression)Bridgman, Dianne, interviewer (expression)Wakefield, Lowell, 1909-1977King Broadcasting CompanyPersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Fisheries and WildlifeSound RecordingsBusinesses and Corporations
Accession No. 1823-001: Philip S. Padelford papers, 1947-1968.42 cubic footScope and Content: Financial records, correspondence, minutes regarding Wakefield
Seafoods.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special
Collections.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Philip Padelford, 2/18/1972.
Philip S. Padelford papersAccession No. 1823-002: Philip S. Padelford interview, 1987.12 cubic foot (3 cassette
tapes)Scope and Content: Taped conversations of Philip S. Padelford with Kerry Bartels and
Dianne Bridgeman; Tapes A and B were recorded on July 2, 1987 and Tape C on
September 23, 1987.
Tape A: University District -- growing up; University Outing Club
(Kingston, WA) Tape B: University Outing Club; Mosquito Fleet (Side two not
used) Tape C: Student at the UW; early UW; growth of UW; faculty.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Philip Padelford, 9/23/1991.
Philip S. Padelford interviewAccession No. 1823-003: Philip S. Padelford papers, 1936-19452.42 cubic feet (3
boxes)Scope and Content: Letters, mainly incoming, while Padelford was at college and in
military service during World War II. Consists heavily of correspondence
between Padelford and his wife Fay but also includes letters from other family
members to Padelford. Snapshots and appointment books are also included.
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Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special
Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Philip Padelford, 11/16/1993.
Philip S. Padelford papersAccession No. 1823-004: Philip S. Padelford papers, 1946-1992.42 cubic foot (1
box)Scope and Content: Notices to shareholders, financial projections, memos, clippings,
and other papers from his interest in King Broadcasting Company, Seattle as a
director and stockholder.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Marge Padelford, 3/20/2002.
Philip S. Padelford papers