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Derek Kilmer papers, 2013-2024

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kilmer, Derek Christian, 1974-
Title
Derek Kilmer papers
Dates
2013-2024 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.44 gigabytes, (2442 files)
Collection Number
6636
Summary
Biography, accomplishments and summary of work, letters, newsletters, op-eds, photographs, podcast episodes, press releases, and speeches from the United States Representative for Washington's 6th Congressional District from 2012 to 2024
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
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Derek Kilmer served as the United States Representative for Washington's 6th Congressional District.

Kilmer was born and raised in Port Angeles where both parents worked as teachers. He received a BA from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs and earned a doctorate from the University of Oxford in England.

He worked as a business consultant for McKinsey & Company, then for the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. Kilmer began his political career by serving in the Washington State House from 2005 to 2007 and the State Senate from 2007 to 2012, when he was elected to the US House. He continued to serve in this capacity until 2024.

Source: Biography in collection materials

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Content Description

Digital files with a biography, accomplishments and summary of work, letters, newsletters, op-eds, photographs, podcast episodes, press releases, and speeches.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in 8 series.

  • Series 1, Biographical Materials
  • Series 2, Letters
  • Series 3, Newsletters
  • Series 4, Op-Eds
  • Series 5, Photos
  • Series 6, Podcasts, 2016-2018
  • Series 7, Press Releases
  • Series 8, Speeches

Acquisition Information

Donated by Derek Kilmer, January 2025

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1, Biographical Materials

  • Series 2, Letters

    • Description: 113th Letters
      7 files

      Topics include FCC and Broadband Regulations Petition, Marketplace Fairness Act, Government Shutdown, Gun Control opponents, Pro-safety net, NSA surveillance, and Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 114th Letters
      9 files

      Topics include: Iran Nuclear Agreement, Trade Promotion Authority and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Support Federal Lands, Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness, Iraqi and Syrian Refugees, Affordable Care Act, Citizens United and Campaign Finance Reform, Military Pay and TRICARE in POTUS 2016 Budget, Keystone Pipeline (Against)

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 115th Letters
      13 files

      Topics include: Net Neutrality, Tax Reform, American Health Care ACT ACA Repeal, Reauthorize Land Water Conservation Fund, DACA Dreamers, Protect Endangered Species Act, ICE Family Separations, Support Medicare and Social Security, Oppose cuts to the EPA, Support Public Lands, Iran Deal Support, Fight Climate Change, Thank You Response Puget Sound Funding

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 116th Letters
      11 files

      Topics include: COVID, Support USPS, Mueller Report, George Floyd and Police Brutality, Great American Outdoors Act, Support Universal Background Checks, Wild Olympics, Border Wall, Oppose Drilling and Support Coastal Communities, Concerns about Iran relations, Concerns about Management of Forests and Forest Fires

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 117th Letters
      9 files

      Topics include: Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Trump and Peaceful Transition, Vaccine Mandates, Inflation Reduction Act, Support Action on Gun Safety, Snake River Dams and Engendered Salmon, Dobbs, Evacuation of Afghanistan, Protect Migratory Birds

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 118th Letters
      9 files

      Topics include: Support Medicare and Social Security, Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program, Fix Social Security Customer Service, Support SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, Oppose Funding for Primate Research Centers, General Support Action to Protect Voting Rights, NIH Animal Testing and Animals in Medical Research, Concerns about Presidential Immunity, Supreme Court Reform

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
  • Series 3, Newsletters

    Includes all the newsletters on the official website. Files are named by the date they were released.

    • Description: 2014 Newsletters
      3 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2015 Newsletters
      22 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2016 Newsletters
      25 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2017 Newsletters
      26 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2018 Newsletters
      24 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2019 Newsletters
      26 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2020 Newsletters
      38 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2021 Newsletters
      27 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2022 Newsletters
      24 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2023 Newsletters
      26 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2024 Newsletters
      22 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
  • Series 4, Op-Eds

    • Description: I won't run again for Congress, but I remain hopeful that we can make things better
      Dates: November 9, 2023
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: Congress's disaster recovery plan needs a constitutional fix
      Dates: May 19, 2024
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: Point of View: Your neighbors are fighting for a stronger local economy
      Dates: May 9, 2024
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: Point of View: Bill aims to aid rural hospitals
      Dates: September 9, 2024
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
  • Series 5, Photos

    • Description: 2012 photos
      1 file
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2013 photos
      7 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2014 photos
      83 files

      Includes Jobs photo shoot, Presser campaign finance, Bay Terrace ribbon cutting, Peninsula College, JBLM visit, Kitsap Veterans

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2015 photos
      35 files

      Includes Trade Enforcement, New Democrats, Sierra Pacific, Forest Collaborative discussion, Kitsap Servicemembers

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2016 photos
      24 files

      Includes Special Olympics

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2017 photos
      44 files

      Includes Veteran's Day, swearing in

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2018 photos
      351 files

      Includes PA students and Port of PA, Nature Conservancy award, Technet summit, Aerospace Caucus, CJS Census hearing, Mental Health award, Muslim Jewish Advisory Council, SRS and PILT rally

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2019 photos
      18 files

      Includes swearing in

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2020 photos
      26 files

      Includes New Member Orientation (NMO)

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2021 photos
      115 files

      Includes Boris Johnson, Boys and Girls Club of Tacoma, Care Can't Wait rally, CODEL submarine, cranberry farm visit, Duckabush River, Finland ambassador, Fish Food Lifeline, Forterra Development

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2022 photos
      178 files

      Includes Bainbridge Chamber, Bainbridge Organic Distiller, Bainbridge Senior Center, Christmas decoration, Climate Action Now, Eagle Harbor Books, Fishermen, Organic Seed Alliance, Sequim

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2023 photos
      124 files

      Includes award ceremonies

      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2024 photos
      42 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: Design Files
      4 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: Office Uploads
      6 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
  • Series 6, Podcasts, 2016-2018

    19 files

    19 podcast episodes

  • Series 7, Press Releases

    • Description: 2013 Press Releases
      65 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2014 Press Releases
      85 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2015 Press Releases
      88 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2016 Press Releases
      66 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2017 Press Releases
      97 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2018 Press Releases
      72 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2019 Press Releases
      76 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2020 Press Releases
      90 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2021 Press Releases
      92 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2022 Press Releases
      99 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2023 Press Releases
      81 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 2024 Press Releases
      43 files
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
  • Series 8, Speeches

    • Description: 113th
      11 files
      Dates: 2013-2014
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 114th
      13 files
      Dates: 2015-2016
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 115th
      15 files
      Dates: 2017-2018
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 116th
      16 files
      Dates: 2019-2020
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 117th
      10 files
      Dates: 2021-2022
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file
    • Description: 118th
      13 files
      Dates: 2023-2024
      Container: Electronic file 6636-001 electronic_file

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records
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