WAUHarphamEverettE3967.xml Guide to the Edward E. Harpham Papers and Oral History Interview 1911-2013 Harpham (Edward E.) Papers Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries ©2007 (Last modified: 4/13/2018)
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Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections 3967 Harpham, Edward E Edward E. Harpham papers and oral history interview 1911-2013 1.93 cubic feet (5 boxes, 1 oversize folder, 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 minutes) and 1 summary) Collection materials are inEnglish. Tape-recorded interview describing the shipwreck of the troop carrier "Tuscania" on the coast of Scotland, his survival and recuperation

Edward Everett Harpham was part of the University of Washington class of 1914 in the College of Forestry. Harpham, a veteran of World War I, was aboard the troop carrier S.S. Tuscania when it was torpedoed in 1918 by the German U-Boat UB-77 while transporting American troops to Europe. Though over 200 perished in this incident, Harpham survived and continued his work in the U.S. Army. Immediately following the war, he attended a business program at the University in Toulouse.

Organized into 2 accessions.

Accession No. 3967-001, Edward Everett Harpham papers, 1976 Accession No. 3967-002, Edward Everett Harpham papers, 1911-1985

These papers consist of a tape recorded interview with Harpham conducted by Emmy Lou Harpham Manning as well as photographs, postcards, and a photo album documenting Harpham's time in Europe during and after WWI, newsclippings, correspondence and other materials related to the sinking of the Tuscania.

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Donated by Josephine Harpham, 12/1/1986

 Harpham, Everett E.--Archives Harpham, Everett E.--Interviews World War, 1914-1918 World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives World War, 1914-1918--Veterans Postcards--France--Specimens Tuscania (Ship) University of Washington--Students--Photographs World War, 1914-1918--Songs and music France--Photographs Personal correspondence Ephemera Maps Photographs Sound recordings Interviews Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington) Ships and Shipping Sound Recordings Oral Histories

 

Accession No. 3967-001: Edward Everett Harpham papers, 1976 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 minutes); Summary.

Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Emmy Lou Harpham Manning; summarizing article, 1976. Harpham, a veteran of World War I, describes the shipwreck of the troop carrier "Tuscania" on the coast of Scotland, his survival and recuperation. He touches on subsequent work in the U.S. Army during the rest of the war and his attendance in a business program at the University in Toulouse immediately following the war.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

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

Acquisition Info: Bibliographic Source: Josephine Harpham. Santa Barbara, CA

 Accession No. 3967-002: Edward Everett Harpham papers, 1911-1985 1.93 cubic feet (5 boxes and 1 oversize folder )

Scope and Content: Photographs, postcards, and a photo album documenting Harpham's time in Europe during and after WWI, newsclippings, correspondence and other materials related to the Tuscania shipwreak. Academic related documents and notes are also included in the collection.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Emmy Lou Keller, 2013-07-29

Series 1 WWI French Postcards 1 3967-002 Le Mont-Dore, Pau & Versailles la Ville undated 1 3967-002 Paris, Toulouse & Bordeaux undated 1 3967-002 Paris-Vues Artistiques, La Bourbouie & Sites-Monuments-Curiosites-D'angers undated 1 3967-002 Paris undated Series 2 Travel Books 1914-1918 1 3967-002 French to English Pocket Dictionary undated 1 3967-002 French Grammar Books 1914-1918 1 3967-002 "A Popular History of France" 1918 1 3967-002 Maps of Paris undated 1 3967-002 Map & Places of Toulouse 1919 2 3967-002 French Dictionary 1919 2 3967-002 Guide to Islay, Scotland Book c. 1911 Series 3 Letters 1914-1977 2 3967-002 Letters from Harpham to His Mother 1918-1919 2 3967-002 Misc. Correspondence 1969-1976 2 3967-002 Forest Service Correspondence 1914-1916 2 3967-002 Langley Letter to Mrs. Everett Harpham 1977 Series 4 Misc. Files 1914-2013 2 3967-002 Forest Class Notes-Prior to WWI undated 2 3967-002 Misc. Reprints, Journal Articles & Clippings c. 1918 2 3967-002 Chateau Thiery, France Postcard & Trinket c. 1914-1918 2 3967-002 Snow Creek Lumber Co. Data Notebooks (prior to attending UW) 1914-1915 2 3967-002 Misc. French Souvenirs undated 2 3967-002 Toulouse University Programs, Reports, Newspaper & Special Orders 1919 2 3967-002 University of Paris Language Guide 1919 3 3967-002 Toulouse Class Notes & Journal 1919 3 3967-002 Historical Markers 1961 3 3967-002 WWI Sheet Music c. 1919 3 3967-002 "The Literary Digest" Issues 1918 3 3967-002 Photocopy of Painting of Madame & Child undated 3 3967-002 UW Special Collections "Deed of Gift" 2013 3 3967-002 U.S. Army Service Discharge Holder with Enlistment & Discharge Records 1919-1922 3 3967-002 Purple Heart Award 1918 5 3967-002 Qu' Est-Ce Que C'Est Newspapers 1919 5 3967-002 WWI Sheet Music undated 5 3967-002 University Certificates 1918-1919 OS folder 3967-002 Panoramic Painting of Biarritz, France 1919 Series 5 Tuscania 1918-1984 3 3967-002 Misc. Correspondence & Related Photos and Postcards 1981 3 3967-002 News Clipping from the National Tuscania Survivors Association 1972 3 3967-002 Photo, Article, Newspaper Clippings and Correspondence on Tuscania Survivors 1918-1972 3 3967-002 Tuscania Survivors Reunions' Photos, Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings, Ephemera, Correspondence, Publications & Other Materials 1918-1985 3 3967-002 Tuscania Related Correspondence 1918-1977 3 3967-002 Newspapers & Newspaper Clippings on Tuscania 1918-1978 3 3967-002 Misc. Files on Tuscania Survivors & Deaths 1918-1984 3 3967-002 Thumbnail & Postcards Relating to the Tuscania 1918 3 3967-002 Personal Account of Tuscania with Picture c. 1918 5 3967-002 Tuscania Handkerchief 1918 Series 6 Photographs 1918-1933 3 3967-002 Picture of U.S. Soldiers at Toulouse undated 3 3967-002 Photo of UW Students Stationed at Toulouse c. 1919 3 3967-002 Photo of Avignon, Southern France Painting 1919 3 3967-002 "Home of the Popes" Avignon, France Photo 1919 3 3967-002 Photo of Harpham at University of Toulouse 1919 3 3967-002 UW Group at Toulouse University Photo 1919 3 3967-002 France 1918 3 3967-002 Tuscania Ship 1918 3 3967-002 White Hart Hotel, Port Ellen c. 1918 3 3967-002 Scottish Highlander Cottage 1918 3 3967-002 Negatives c. 1918-1919 4 3967-002 Photo album/scrapbook 1918-1933