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Collection
Identifier: Mss-019
Abstract
Lyle Stanton "Stan" Shelmidine was a professor of Near and Far East History at the College of Puget Sound (now University of Puget Sound), 1936-1966. This collection contains biographical information, personal and departmental correspondence, course exams, bibliographies, syllabi, and lecture notes.
Dates:
1929-1966; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1966
Collection
Identifier: Mss-023
Abstract
James R. Slater was the founder and director (1930-1951) of the Puget Sound Museum of Natural History at the College of Puget Sound (now the James R. Slater Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound). The collection contains files, correspondence, photographs, certificates and diplomas, field guides, plant collecting index notes, maps, and materials pertaining to the Stanley G. Jewett mammal collection.
Dates:
1898-1987
Collection
Identifier: Mss-081
Abstract
A copy of "The Bradford Argus" (Vol. 10 No. 46) from April 17, 1862 featuring a pro-abolition speech by Pennsylvania State Senate member George Landon.
Dates:
April 17, 1862
Scope and Contents
500 pp., filled out in ink, with a few inserted items. 39.5x27 cm (15½x10½"), leather.
Massive original ledger of significance to the understanding of railroad expansion in the south and southwest at the end of the 19th century, prime source material. Recorded at length are the numerous land transactions as rights of way were acquired, with the property and boundaries described in great detail, the amount paid, and various legal details. Among the interesting features is a blueprint plan of...
Dates:
circa 1897-1901
Collection
Identifier: RG -16
Scope and Contents
These records include meeting minutes, budgets, reports, and event planning materials.
Dates:
1970-2015
Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Mss-082
Abstract
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was a national student activist organization established in Chicago, Illinois in 1960. This collection contains 3 leaflets related to race and racism issued by SDS in the late 1960s.
Dates:
1968-1969 and undated
Sub-Group
Identifier: RG-02-29
Abstract
Established through a gift from Major Ianthe Swope in honor of her mother, Jane Hammer Swope. In keeping with her mother's vision, and recognizing their deeply held religious values as Methodists, Major Swope chose to establish an endowed lectureship to bring guest lecturers on the subject of faith, ethics, values or religion. The Jane Hammer Swope Lectureship is intended to promote broad discussions, critical thinking and ethical inquiry for nature of the mind and heart about matters of...
Dates:
2000-2012
Collection
Identifier: Mss-060
Scope and Contents
6 binders and 1 box or bookmarks, paper dolls, and postcardsCollected by Ivy DanielsIvy C. Daniel was born in 1887 in Morrison, Illinois. She spent her childhood there and attended school. She married Artemus H. Feldman in 1906 and gave birth to a daughter, Valda. The family moved west, finally settling in Portland, Oregon. She then gave birth to a son, Daniel. Artemus, her husband was a plumber by trade and Ivy was a very dedicated and active wife and mother....
Dates:
circa 1850-1960
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: Mss-051
Abstract
The Tacoma Community House was established in 1907 by the Home Missionary Board of the Methodist Church. The Tacoma Community house began with the goal of providing a gathering space for children in Tacoma, and the organization offered programs, including a baby clinic, the first kindergarten classes in Tacoma, and English classes for recent immigrants. The Tacoma Community House: A Social Settlement, is a Sociology 101 paper written by Georgina Rowland on...
Dates:
10 March 1932
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: Mss-067
Abstract
Created by Tacoma Makes, the Tacoma Playing Cards were designed to highlight the history, beauty, and artistic talent of Tacoma, Washington. Created by local artists, each card contains original artwork highlighting an aspect of Tacoma. Tacoma Makes published two decks: the blue deck (2012) and the red deck (2013).
Dates:
2012-2013
