Allen R. Potter papers, 1930-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Potter, Allen R.
Title
Allen R. Potter papers
Dates
1930-1987 (inclusive)
1930 (bulk)
Quantity
.14 cubic foot (1 box)
Collection Number
3886 (Accession No. 3886-001)
Summary
Writing, business card and clipping of a student at the University of Washington who made a 90-day study of the homeless men on Seattle's Skid Road
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
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Allen Potter, as a University of Washington senior studying social work, made a 90-day study in 1929-1930 of the homeless men on Seattle's Skid Road as part of the earliest academic analysis of the area.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Report of the study (1930), business card (1930), and clipping (1987).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Allen Potter, 10/22/1987.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Depressions--1929--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Homeless men--Research--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)