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Robert E. Matson papers, 1899-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Matson, Robert E.
Title
Robert E. Matson papers
Dates
1899-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.67 cubic feet (13 boxes) plus 4 sound tape reels and 2 oversize folders
Collection Number
6020 (Accession No. 6020-001)
Summary
Papers of a Washington State Ferry Captain
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

Robert E. Matson captained various ferries in Washington State. He also wrote a history of ferries in Washington for the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society.

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Content Description

Collection contains materials related to Washington State Ferries and Captain Robert E. Matson's career including log books for the MS Vashon, subject files (correspondence, ephemera, time tables, reports/surveys, drawings, news clippings, and notes) related to specific ferries in the Pacific Northwest, general subject files related to Washington State Ferries, U.S Coast Guard, correspondence, invitations, serials, scrapbooks, ephemera, sound tape reels, drawing/print signed by Jack Pamphrey, and "AQUILO" flag. Includes photographs of ferryboats, ferry docks and terminals at various locations and shipyards, and people related related to ferries.

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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 12 series.

  • Series 1, Log Books, Photo Albums, and Anthologies, 1936-1987
  • Series 2, Subject Series by Ship, 1899-1987
  • Series 3, Subject Series by Topic/Organization, 1912-1987
  • Series 4, Subject Series by Person, circa 1925-1986
  • Series 5, Washington State Ferries, 1938-1985
  • Series 6, Correspondence, 1917-1980
  • Series 7, Notes, 1986-1987, undated
  • Series 8, Newsclippings, 1925-1981
  • Series 9, Ephemera, circa 1964-1981
  • Series 10, Scrapbooks, 1928-1983
  • Series 11, Sound Tape Reels, undated
  • Series 12, Miscellaneous

Acquisition Information

Donated by Nancy Siegle, 2016-05-20 ; 2016-08-10 ; 2016-09-07

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Detailed Description of the Collection