Jay Fox papers, 1909-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fox, Jay, 1870-1961
Title
Jay Fox papers
Dates
1909-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.33 cu. ft. (3 boxes)
Collection Number
2135 (Accession No. 2135-001)
Summary
Personal and estate papers, photo album and ephemera of a political and labor activist
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
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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Jay Fox (1870-1961) edited the "Agitator" and "Discontent, Mother of Progress," published at Home, a utopian colony in Kitsap County, Washington. Cora, his second wife, was Danish and an artist who painted china plates. Cora died in 1966. Edward Padgham was executor of Cora's estate and a long-time friend.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, legal documents, financial records, photo album, writings, ephemera, publications. Primarily personal papers and estate documents of Jay and Cora Fox and Edward Padgham. A small amount of material concerns Home Colony.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jack Osborne, 6/30/1973

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Fox, Jay, 1870-1961--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Mutual Home Association (Home, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Fox, Cora (creator)
    • Padgham, Edward (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)