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Arthur L. Kempster papers, 1895-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kempster, Arthur L
Title
Arthur L. Kempster papers
Dates
1895-1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
circa 50 items plus .14 cubic foot
Collection Number
0565
Summary
Papers of an executive in the electric power industry
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
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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Arthur Kempster was a street railway official. He managed Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company, Seattle Division until 1920, when he moved to New Orleans to head the New Orleans Railways and Light Company. He died in 1924.

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Content Description

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Use of the Collection

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Accession No. 0565-001: Arthur L. Kempster letters and memorabilia, 1895-1923

    circa 50 items

    Scope and Content: Includes a report Kempster made for Stone & Webster about The New York Railway Company. Also, letters from Frank (possibly their son), from the WWI theatre.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Purchased from Shorey's as part of Mr. Kempster's scrapbook collection which is housed in Spec. Coll., 8/13/1965.

  • Accession No. 0565-002: Arthur L. Kempster papers, 1911-1949

    .14 cubic foot

    Scope and Content: Letters, writings, clippings, memorabilia.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donated by Puget Power, 9/27/1989.

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Personal Names

  • Kempster, Arthur L.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • New Orleans Railway & Light Co
  • New York Railway Co
  • Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Stone & Webster Management Association (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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