William Henson Wallace papers, 1841-1879
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wallace, W. H. (William Henson), 1811-1879
- Title
- William Henson Wallace papers
- Dates
- 1841-1879 (inclusive)18411879
- Quantity
- .96 cubic feet (2 boxes, 1 folder, 3 microfilm)
- Collection Number
- 1157 (Accession No. 1157-001)
- Summary
- Correspondence and petitions of a lawyer and appointed governor of Washington
- 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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Open to all users.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Born in Iowa, educated in Indiana common schools. Lawyer, moved to Washington Territory in 1853, and appointed governor in 1861, but did not qualify because he was a Republican delegate of Washington Territory to 37th Congress (1861-1865). Served as a delegate of Idaho Territory (1864-65). He died in Stellacoom, Pierce County, Wash.
Content Description
Correspondence, petitions, 1841-1879.
Use of the Collection
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Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- Governors--Washington (State)--Archives
- Lawyers--Washington (State)--Archives
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Wallace, W. H. (William Henson), 1811-1879--Archives
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