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John M. Haydon Papers, 1968-1982
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Haydon, John M. (John Morse), 1920-
- Title
- John M. Haydon Papers
- Dates
- 1968-1982 (inclusive)19681982
- Quantity
- 14 cubic ft. ((14 boxes))
- Collection Number
- (Accession No. 3467-001)
- Summary
- Papers of the governor of American Samoa from 1969 to 1974 documenting his term as governor.
- Repository
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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 - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John M. Haydon was the governor of American Samoa from August, 1969, to autumn, 1974. Haydon's term as governor was dedicated to keeping American Samoa for the Samoans. Influenced by the Foxfire Book , Governor and Mrs. Haydon instituted a program to record and preserve the Samoan culture. They also established a museum and a branch of the Sierra Club.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This accession contains correspondence, subject series, and miscellaneous items, primarily from the years 1968-1974, documenting Haydon's term as governor of American Samoa.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Biographical Features, 1969-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Background Material About American Samoa, 1969Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Organizational Features, 1969-1973Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Engagement Books, 1969-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1
Outgoing Correspondence, 1968-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1-10
General Correspondence, 1968-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1-10
Financial Records, 1069-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 11
Reports, 1970-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 11
Annual Reports, 1972-1979Return to Top
Container(s): Box 11
Newsletters, 1974-1982Return to Top
Container(s): Box 11-12
Conferences and Conventions, 1969-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 12
Writings, 1969-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 12
Clippings, 1972-1980Return to Top
Container(s): Box 12-13
Ephemera, 1973-1974Return to Top
Container(s): Box 13
Subject SeriesReturn to Top
Includes correspondence.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 13 | Agriculture |
1969 |
| 13 | Air Service |
1969 |
| 13 | American Samoa Community College |
1974-1980 |
| 13 | American Samoa Sea Grant Commercial Fishing Training
Program |
1968-1969 |
| 13 | Bank |
1973 |
| 13 | Boats/Boating |
1973 |
| 13 | Carpenter |
1973 |
| 13 | Clippings/Odds & Ends |
1962-1976 |
| 13 | District of Columbia Trip |
1972 |
| 13 | Economic Development |
1969-1972 |
| 13 | Education |
1968-1969 |
| 13 | Environment |
1969-1973 |
| 13 | Federal Aviation Administration |
1971 |
| 13 | Fisheries |
1969-1975 |
| 13 | Fishing |
1969-1973 |
| 13 | Gubernatorial Study Commission |
1972-1973 |
| 13 | Hawaii |
1969 |
| 13 | Hickel Visit to Samoa |
1969 |
| 13 | Hotel |
1969 |
| 13 | Judicial |
1969 |
| 13 | Legislature |
1970-1973 |
| 13 | Mail Order |
1972-1973 |
| 13 | Miscellaneous Information |
1971-1972 |
| 13 | Nixon |
1972-1973 |
| 13 | Oceanside |
1973 |
| 13 | Oysters |
1975 |
| 13 | Policy |
1969-1972 |
| 14 | Public Health--Filariasis |
1968-1969 |
| 14 | Public Works |
1968-1969 |
| 14 | Retirement--Civil Service |
1970-1971 |
| 14 | Rose Island |
1969-1970 |
| 14 | Samoa Village Council |
1974 |
| 14 | Speech Material |
1970-1972 |
| 14 | Suwarrow, Cook Islands |
1974 |
| 14 | Tourism Information |
1962-1969 |
| 14 | Tourist Fishing |
1976 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Governors--American Samoa--Archives
Personal Names
- Haydon, John M. (John Morse), 1920- --Archives
Geographical Names
- American Samoa--Politics and government
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
