Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1868-2002
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 5078-001: Wendell Hoag papers, 1868-1996 (bulk 1977-1996)
- Accession No. 5078-002: Wendell Hoag papers, 1974-1997
- Accession No. 5078-004: Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1910-1999
- Accession No. 5078-005: Wendell Hoag papers, 1999
- Accession No. 5078-006: Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1911-2002 (bulk circa 1988-2002)
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hoag, Wendell
- Title
- Wendell Hoag papers
- Dates
- circa 1868-2002 (inclusive)18682002
- Quantity
- 9.52 cubic feet (14 boxes including 72 slides, 170 photographs, 20 sound cassettes, and 8 computer diskettes)
- Collection Number
- 5078
- Summary
- Personal correspondence, monthly and annual printed newsletters, correspondence, diaries, photographs, cassette tapes of interviews with family members, transcripts of interviews, scholastic records, military and legal records, transcripts of family diaries, genealogy charts, computer diskettes, yearbooks, and ephemera of this diarist, world traveler, and naturalist
- 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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Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Born Forest Wendell Hogg in Bonesteel, SD, he was the second son and third of four children born to Vergil C. and Irene Kolp Hogg. His siblings include Elaine Hogg Porter, Jim Earl Hogg and Glenn W. Hogg. He grew up in eastern Oregon, where he attended elementary, secondary and post-secondary public institutions. Hoag changed the spelling of his last name sometime in his early adult life. He married Mary Ann Nelson, a union which produced Earlene Faye in 1954 and Aaron Bruno in 1956, and ended in divorce after five years. He later married Jane Laurine Coffman and fathered female twins, Samara (Sami) K. and Corolla (Cori) K. in 1960 and son, Calyx, in 1963. In 1987, the marriage to Jane ended in divorce. In 1988, after a tenure of more than 25 years with SAFECO Insurance Company, Hoag took disability leave and later retired. He began a life of continuous travel.
Hoag travels by RV and in winter is based in Tucson.
Content Description
Personal correspondence, monthly and annual printed newsletters, correspondence, diaries, photographs, cassette tapes of interviews with family members, transcripts of interviews, scholastic records, military and legal records, transcripts of family diaries, genealogy charts, computer diskettes, yearbooks, and ephemera. Papers primarily document Hoag's personal relationships and activities during the period 1977-1996, including interviews with Hogg and Kolp relatives relating to family history. Diaries and monthly newsletters distributed to family and friends are particularly rich sources of information about Hoag and his family. Papers also contain copies of grandfather's correspondence and copies and transcripts of diaries kept by his maternal grandfather and great-grandfather.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 6 accessions.
- Accession No. 5078-001, Wendell Hoag papers, 1868-1996
- Accession No. 5078-002, Wendell Hoag papers, 1974-1997
- Accession No. 5078-003, Wendell Hoag papers, 1981-1998
- Accession No. 5078-004, Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1910-1999
- Accession No. 5078-005, Wendell Hoag papers, 1999
- Accession No. 5078-006, Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1911-2002
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 5078-001: Wendell Hoag papers, 1868-1996 (bulk 1977-1996)7.00 cubic feet (7 boxes including 20 sound cassettes and 8 computer diskettes)
Scope and Content: Personal correspondence, monthly and annual printed newsletters, correspondence of others, diaries, cassette tapes of interviews with family members, transcripts of interviews, scholastic records, military and legal records, transcripts of family diaries, genealogy charts, computer diskettes, yearbooks, and ephemera. Papers primarily document Hoag's personal relationships and activities during the period 1977-1996, including interviews with Hogg and Kolp relatives relating to family history. Diaries and monthly newsletters distributed to family and friends are particularly rich sources of information about Hoag and his family.
Papers also contain copies of grandfather's correspondence and copies and transcripts of diaries kept by his maternal grandfather and great-grandfather.
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 Wendell Hoag, 10/10/1997.
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Description: Accession No. 5078-002: Wendell Hoag papers, 1974-1997.42 cubic foot (1 box)
Scope and Content: Outgoing correspondence, lists, legal documents, typescript and newsletters. Bulk of papers is the correspondence from Wendell and his third wife, Lucy.
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 Wendell Hoag, 2/4/1998.
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Accession No. 5078-003: Wendell Hoag papers, 1981-1998
.42 cubic feet (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence, e-mail, diary, monthly newsletters. Papers document Mr. Hoag's travels with his third wife, Lucy, and his relationships with his children and other family members during the period.
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 Wendell Hoag, 11/24/1998.
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Incoming Letters
Scope and Content:
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Description: Hoag, AnnDates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Hoag, AprilDates: 1998, n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Hoag, CoriDates: 1997-1998Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Hoag, SamiDates: 1997-1998, n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Hogg, GlennDates: 1997-1998Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Porter, ElaineDates: 1997-1998, n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Miscellaneous ChronologicalDates: 1981, 1997-1998, n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 5078-003
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Description: DiaryDates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 5078-003
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1997-1998Container: Box/Folder 1/10-12, Accession 5078-003
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Description: NotesDates: n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 5078-003
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Description: ListsDates: n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 5078-003
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Description: EphemeraDates: n.d.Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 5078-003
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Description: Accession No. 5078-004: Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1910-1999.63 cubic feet (2 boxes including 72 slides in Box 1 and 170 photographs in Box 2)
Scope and Content: Diary, 1998; electronic and postal correspondence, 1998-1999; photographs, ca. 1910-1989.
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 Wendell Hoag, 8/30/1999.
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Description: Accession No. 5078-005: Wendell Hoag papers, 1999.42 cubic foot (1 box)
Scope and Content: Diary, 1999; incoming letters from family and friends and some outgoing e-mail messages.
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 Wendell Hoag, 9/1/2000.
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Description: Accession No. 5078-006: Wendell Hoag papers, circa 1911-2002 (bulk circa 1988-2002).63 cubic foot (2 boxes)
Scope and Content: Correspondence, 2000-2002; diary, 2000-2001; expense log, 1988-2001; ephemera, ca. 1911-1958.
Two sets of outgoing e-mail messages are illustrated with original b/w and color photos, unidentified. Includes certicates of marriage, report cards, several pin and medals, and other rememberances from Vergil C. and Irene Kolp Hogg.
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 Wendell Hoag, 7/17/2001.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Hoag, Wendell--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
