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Curtis F. Smith Research Papers, 1858-2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Curtis F.
- Title
- Curtis F. Smith Research Papers
- Dates
- 1858-2004 (inclusive)18582004
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0331smithc
- Summary
- A collection of research notes, photographs and other background materials for Curtis F. Smith's book, "The Brothels of Bellingham".
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Dr. Curtis F. Smith was born in Bellingham, Washington. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1953 and the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1960. Dr. Smith’s book, "The Brothels of Bellingham" was published by the Whatcom County Historical Society in 2004.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Curtis F. Smith research papers at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies are a collection of research notes, correspondence, photographs, audio recordings and transcripts of interviews, and other background materials used by Dr. Smith to write his 2004 book, ‘The Brothels of Bellingham’. The collection contains hand-written notes by Dr. Smith, copies of newspaper articles, student papers and archival records relevant to the subject of prostitution and brothels in the towns of Whatcom, New Whatcom, Bellingham and Fairhaven, Washington. This collection also contains letters from readers, notes from books used for background information, recordings and transcripts of interviews from eye-witness accounts. Also included in the Curtis F. Smith papers are lecture notes and a printout of a PowerPoint presentation used by Dr. Smith.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Curtis F. Smith Research Papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Curtis F. Smith papers are organized in accordance with the following series arrangement:
- Series I: Research files, 1858-2003
- Series II: Correspondence, 2003-2007
- Series III: Lecture notes, 1997
- Series IV: Photographs, 1908-1970
- Series V: Audio recordings and transcripts, 1986-1988
Custodial History
Curtis F. Smith donated the papers to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies in 2012.
Processing Note
Eric L. Mastor processed the collection in December 2012
Processing Note
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Bibliography
Smith, Curtis F., The Brothels of Bellingham, Whatcom County Historical Society, 2004.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Research files, 1858-2003Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/1 | Joy M.
Stokes |
1967-2003 |
1/2 |
The Northern Light
(reprint) |
July 3, 1858 |
1/3 |
Fairhaven history |
undated |
1/4 |
Houses/War years |
1920-2000 |
1/5 |
Whatcom County Historical
Society newsletter, v. 8, no. 4 |
2003 |
1/6 |
Red lights |
1903-1998 |
1/7 |
Whatcom, WA |
1890-1909 |
1/8 |
Fairhaven, WA |
1986-1993 |
1/9 |
Other news stories |
1905-2002 |
1/10 |
Municipal
associations |
1899-1911, bulk 1910 |
1/11 |
Houses - detailed information
of 9 houses |
1860-1959 |
1/12 |
Middle years |
1905-1941 |
1/13 |
City ordinances |
1903 |
Series II: Correspondence, 2003-2007Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/14 |
Letters from
readers |
2003-2007 |
Series III: Lecture notes, 1997Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/15 |
Notes |
1997 |
1/16 | PowerPoint
presentation |
undated |
Series IV: Photographs, 1908-1970Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/17 |
Photographs (31) of Bellingham,
WA and Fairhaven, WA |
1908-1970s |
Series V: Audio recordings and transcripts, 1986-1988Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box/Folder | ||
1/18 |
Audio interviews on cassette
tape of Clem Wallace, George Hunsby, Ed Brown |
1986-1988 |
1/19 |
Interview transcripts of Clem
Wallace, George Hunsby, Ed Brown |
1986-1988 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Prostitutes--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources.
- Prostitution--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources.
Personal Names
- Smith, Curtis F.--Archives. (creator)
Geographical Names
- Bellingham (Wash.)--History--Sources.
Form or Genre Terms
- Records (Documents)