University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
0565
Kempster, Arthur L
Arthur L. Kempster papers
1895-1949
circa 50 items plus .14 cubic foot
Collection materials are inEnglish.
Papers of an executive in the electric power industry
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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Kempster, Arthur L.--Archives
New Orleans Railway & Light Co
New York Railway Co
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Stone & Webster Management Association
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Energy Production
Public Utilities
Seattle
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.
Arthur L. Kempster letters and memorabilia
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.
Arthur L. Kempster papers