University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections0397Farquharson, Mary U.Mary Farquharson
Papers1931-19812.5 cubic ft.Collection materials are in
English.Washington State
senator and liberal activist who aided incarcerated Japanese Americans during
World War II.Mary Farquharson was an activist for liberal and Christian causes who
served as a Washington State senator from 1935 to 1941. She was born in 1901 or
1902 and died in 1982. During World War II, Farquharson was deeply committed to
working to aid Japanese Americans who had been incarcerated. She was
instrumental in advancing the case of Gordon Hirabayashi, a Japanese American
who refused internment, to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Organized into 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 0397-001, Mary U. Farquharson papers,
1933-1957
- Accession No. 0397-004, Mary U. Farquharson papers,
1875-1982
- Accession No. 0397-005, Mary U. Farquharson papers,
1942-1945
- Accession No. 0397-006, Mary U. Farquharson papers,
1933-1941
Farquharson's papers are organized into several accessions. Accession
no. 397-5 dates primarily from 1942 to 1945 and documents activities of
Caucasian Americans who did not agree with the federal relocation policy
(groups such as the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Pacific Coast
Committee on American Principles and Fair Play). It includes several lengthy
letters from Japanese American inmates, as well as clippings, ephemera,
committee memoranda, newsletters, and miscellaneous writings of protest. It
also contains subject series on two individuals, Gordon K. Hirabayashi and
Mitsuo Paul Suzuki.
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Farquharson, Mary U.--ArchivesHirabayashi, Gordon KSuzuki, Mitsuo PaulFellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.)Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair PlayJapanese Americans--Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945Japanese Americans--Washington (State)World War, 1939-1945--Japanese AmericansJapanese Americans--Civil rightsWashington (State)--Race relationsPersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Washington (State)Japanese AmericansCivil Rights
Accession No. 0397-001: Mary U. Farquharson papers, 1933-19571.47 cu. ft. (ca. 2000 items)Scope and Content: Correspondence, case files, ca. 1933-1957; and a tape-recorded
interview, conducted by Albert Acena, April 24, 1975. Tape includes Mrs.
Farquharson's involvement in politics as a state senator, 1935-1942; the
Commonwealth Builders, 1934-1935; with the Socialist party, 1933-1934; the
Fellowship of Reconciliation from early thirties to present; Democratic Party,
1934-1946.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Processing Info: Merger of accessions 0397-001, 0397-002 and 0397-003.
Acquisition Info: Mrs. Farquharson, Seattle
Accession No. 0397-004: Mary U. Farquharson papers, 1875-19829.59 cu. ft.Scope and Content: Correspondence, notes, writings, speeches, publication, clippings,
scrapbook of clippings, ephemera, photographs, 1875-1982 (1931-1981).
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Chester Kingsbury
Accession No. 0397-005: Mary U. Farquharson papers, 1942-1945.21 cu. ft.Scope and Content: Correspondence, writings, newsletters, clippings, ephemera,
1937-1964 (bulk 1942-1945). This accession documents activities of Caucasian
Americans who did not agree with the policy of evacuating the Japanese
Americans to relocation camps during World War II, and who worked in aid of the
evacuees. Incoming correspondence includes long letters from Japanese Americans
in the camps.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Chester Kingsbury
Personal Papers1/10397-005Incoming Letters1942-1945 1/20397-005Outgoing Letters1937-1945 Writings1/30397-005"The Truth About Pearl Harbor," by John T. Flynn
19441/30397-005"The Japs Must Not Come Back!" by Lambert Schuyler
19441/30397-005"Christmas at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, Relocation
Center," by Floyd Schmoen.d. 1/40397-005Newsletters1942, 19451/50397-005Legal Brief for Japanese American Citizens League,
Amicus Curiae (Regan vs King)19431/60397-005Ephemera19431/70397-005Clippings1942-19451/80397-005Subject Series -- Hirabayashi, Gordon K.1943-1964 Fellowship of Reconciliation1/90397-005Incoming Letters1942-19431/100397-005Outgoing Letters1943Pacific Coast Committee on American Principles and Fair
Play1/110397-005Incoming Letters1943 1/120397-005Outgoing Letters1943 1/130397-005Memorandumn.d.1/140397-005Subject Series -- Suzuki, Mitsuo Paul1943-1944 Accession No. 0397-006: Mary U. Farquharson papers, 1933-1941.33 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Scrapbook of clippings, ephemera, programs from her campaign for
State Legislature and her community activism; ca 1933-1941.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Bibliographic Source: Frederick Farquharson papers