University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections0400, 2098Padelford, Frederick Morgan, 1875-1942Frederick Morgan Padelford papers1814-196723.56 cubic feet (66 boxes) and 2 vertical
filesCollection materials are in
English.Writings, biographical features,
correspondence, speeches, ephemera, photographs, genealogical notes, and other
materials related to a professor of English at the University of
WashingtonFrederick Morgan Padelford was born in New England in 1875, son of a
Baptist minister. Frederick attended Colby College, Waterville, Maine. He
received a B.A. from Colby in 1896, a M.A. in 1899, a Ph.D. from Yale in 1899,
and an LL.D from Mills in 1936. After completing his studies at Yale he was
professor of English at the University of Idaho in 1899-1901. He then became
professor of English at the University of Washington, Dean of the Graduate
School since 1920, Assistant Dean of Faculties, 1927-1931, and assistant vice
president, 1931-1932. He was a trustee of the Seattle Public Library 1906-1913,
vice president of the American Shakespeare Society since 1928, president of the
Seattle Art Institute since 1933. Dr. Padelford was an English scholar of note,
recognized for his scholarly achievements and human qualities. His research
into the writings of Edmund Spenser gave him recognition as the outstanding
authority on the writer in the English speaking world. He had considerable
power in helping to shape the growth of the University. He died in 1942 while
on his way to give the Presidential address to the Modern Language Association.
Mrs. F.M. Padelford (Jessie Elizabeth Pepper) was born 1874, died 1967. Eunice
Clise (Eunice Padelford), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Padelford, was born
1907.
Organized into 8 accessions.
- Accession No. 0400-001, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
1901-1942
- Accession No. 0400-002, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, part
2, [Information not available]
- Accession No. 0400-003, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
1814-1950
- Accession No. 0400-004, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
undated
- Accession No. 0400-005, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
1914
- Accession No. 0400-006, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
1920-1929
- Accession No. 0400-007, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
1937-1997
- Accession No. 2098-001, Frederick Morgan Padelford papers,
1960-1967
Biographical features, correspondence, speeches, writings, ephemera,
photographs, sketches, clippings, library dedication information, an obituary,
and genealogical notes related to Frederick Morgan Padelford and his immediate
family members. Also includes volumes written by Padelford with various
inscriptions by the author.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries.
University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)University of Washington. Department of English--FacultySpenser, Edmund, 1552?-1599--Criticism and interpretationEpic poetry, English--History and criticismBusiness correspondenceSpeechesPhotographsEphemeraGenealogical tablesExcerptsnewspaper clippingsResearch (Documens)Denny, Grace G. (Grace Goldena), 1883-1971Gowen, Herbert H. (Herbert Henry), 1864-1960Grassie, AlexanderHaggett, Arthur SewallKincaid, Trevor, 1872-1970McMahon, Edward MMcMahon, Theresa SchmidMeany, Edmond S. (Edmond Stephen), 1862-1935Padelford, Frederick Morgan, 1875-1942--ArchivesPadelford, MorganPatterson, Ambrose, 1877-1966Colby CollegeMoran SchoolSeattle Garden Club (Seattle, Wash.)Sigma Kappa SororityUniversity of Washington. University ArchivesUniversity of Washington. Department of EnglishUniversity of Washington. Graduate SchoolColleges and UniversitiesLanguage and LanguagesPhotographs
Accession No. 0400-001: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 1901-19425.94 cubic feet (17 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence and writings.
Note: Adoniram Judson Padelford reminiscence in Box 7.
(Annotations on mss copy)
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Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Mrs. Jessie Pepper Padelford. Addition of about 10 cartons
25 Oct. 1961 from Philip Padelford's home., 1959-01-07
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Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 0400-002: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 1863-196115.74 cubic feet (44 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence and reminiscence by Adoniram Judson Padelford.
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Acquisition Info: From Philip Padelford's home, 1960-10-25
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Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 0400-003: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 1814-1950.42 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, speeches and writings,
ephemera, photographs, Alexander Grassie testament, genealogical notes of the
Grassie and Padelford family, Padelford memorial library dedication
information, and the obituary of Frederick M. Morgan.
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Acquisition Info: Philip S. Padelford, 1989-05-11
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Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 0400-004: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, undated0.83 cubic feet (2 boxes)Scope and Content: Copies of pages of rare books that Padelford used in his research,
n.d.
Many of these pages don't exist elsewhere in this country.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Special Collections. Sent much earlier from Spec. Coll. but
accessioned on date below, 1990-06-15
Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 0400-005: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 19143 photographs and 1 vertical fileScope and Content: Sketch and photographs.
Accession consists of a sketch of the Padelford cabin near
Kingston used as part of the University Outing Club, as well as two photographs
taken on the porch. The first shows Philip Padelford as a child and the second
shows Adonirum Judson Padelford (father of Frederick Morgan Padelford). An
additional photograph is a faculty group picture. All images date from about
1914.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Philip Padelford, 1991-09-20
Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 0400-006: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 1920-19291 vertical fileScope and Content: Correspondence, a newspaper clipping, and planning notes on both
the University of Washington curriculum and the creation of a junior college
within the University.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Philip S. Padelford, 1992-12-01
Philip S. Padelford, 2007-01-11
Processing Info: Two volumes of "The Poems of Henry Howard Earl of Surrey" have
been separated from this collection and are available through the UW catalog.
"University of Washington Catalogue 1928" has been separated from this
collection and is available in the Special Collections reading room.
General Notes: "University
of Washington Catalogue 1928" is available through the UW catalog and can be
viewed in the Special Collections reading room.
"The Poems of Henry Howard Earl of Surrey" (2 copies, one with inscription from
Padelford to Parrington and one with inscription from Jessie Elizabeth
Padelford to Philip and Fay Padelford) is available through the UW library
catalog.
Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 0400-007: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 1937-1997.21 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence (1937-1997) including a 1937 letter of Frederick M.
Padelford to Mrs. Carl Gould about her forthcoming book, and letters
(1960s-1997) relating to Padelford genealogy, to FMP's writings, and to the
1967 dedication of Padelford Hall; clippings chiefly about FMP and Padelford
Hall; and other materials, including two copies of FMP's obituary in PMLA
(1943), genealogical materials, a reprint of "The Graduate School of the
University of Washington, 1911-1942" by FMP's secretary Lois J. Wentworth (PNW
Quarterly, 1943), and a photocopy of "A Seattle Heritage: The Fine Art Society"
by Anne H. Calhoun (1942); and photographs, chiefly portraits of FMP (negatives
included) and FMP with infant Fay Morgan Padelford at 4114 Surber Drive,
Seattle (1942).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Philip S. Padelford, 1997-05-09
Frederick Morgan Padelford papersAccession No. 2098-001: Frederick Morgan Padelford papers, 1960-1967.42 cu. ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: General correspondence, clippings and ephemera.
Correspondence to Mrs. F.M. Padelford and Eunice Clise, duaghter
of FMP.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Eunice Clise, daughter of F.M. Padelford
Frederick Morgan Padelford papers