University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections4205Ruegnitz, William C.William C. Ruegnitz papers1906-19441.68 cubic feet (5 boxes)Collection materials are in
English.Forester, labor
organization leaderRuegnitz was a forester and a labor organization leader. He served as
Western representative for Bates & Rogers Construction Company, 1903 to
1915; secretary and manager of the Loyal Legion of Loggers & Lumbermen,
1921 to 1926; president of the Loyal Legion of Loggers & Lumbermen, 1926 to
1936; and secretary and manager of Columbia Basin Sawmills and Columbia Basin
Loggers from 1937 onward.
Arranged in 2 accessions:
- Accession No. 4205-001, William C. Ruegnitz papers,
1917-1944
- Accession No. 4205-002, William C. Ruegnitz notebook,
1906-1915
Correspondence, business records, a notebook, and other material
relating to the construction and lumber industries, including the activities of
labor unions in the lumber industry.
No restrictions on access.
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Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Two scrapboook volumes created by Ruegnitz are held in the scrapbook
collection of the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Ruegnitz, William C.--ArchivesForesters--Washington (State)--ArchivesLabor leaders--Washington (State)--ArchivesLumbermen--Labor unions--Washington (State)Lumber trade--Washington (State)Loyal Legion of Loggers and LumbermenLabor--Washington (State)Labor unions--Washington (State)Labor movement--Washington (State)Business correspondenceNotebooksRecords (Documents)Weyerhaeuser Timber CompanySt. Paul & Tacoma Lumber CompanyForestry and Forestry ProductsWashington (State)
Accession No. 4205-001: William C. Ruegnitz papers, 1917-19441.47 cubic feet (4 boxes)Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Scope and Content: Correspondence, some printed material, and business records, all
reflecting Ruegnitz's interest in labor relations in the Northwest lumber
industry. His activities as an officer of lumbermen associations and a sawmill
are also documented.
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William C. Ruegnitz
papersAccession No. 4205-002: William C. Ruegnitz notebook, 1906-1915.21 cubic feet (1 box)Acquisition Info: Source: Robert Hansen, June 2008.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Scope and Content: This personal notebook belonging to W. C. Ruegnitz contains bids
and other materials, such as notes for construction projects in Washington,
Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Canado on behalf of Bates & Rogers Construction
Company (based in Chicago, Illinios). The bids include details about the
locations (highlights include the Fremont Avenue Bridge and projects for the
Great Northern Railway Company and Northern Pacific Railway Company), lists of
materials and their estimated cost.
William C. Ruegnitz
notebook