Albert W. Bash Papers, Approximately 1890-1910

Overview of the Collection

Author
Bash, Albert Weimer
Title
Albert W. Bash Papers
Dates
Approximately 1890-1910 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.0 linear feet, (5 boxes)
Collection Number
Mss.001
Summary
Albert Weimer Bash of Port Townsend, Washington, was involved in the development of a scheme to extend U.S. railway lines across the Pacific Ocean and on through mainland China between 1895 and 1912 and was associated with the American China Development Company and the China Investment and Construction Company. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, maps, clippings, publications and papers.
Repository
University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special Collections

Collins Memorial Library
1500 N. Warner St.
CMB1021
Tacoma, WA
98416-1021
Telephone: 2538792669
archives@pugetsound.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is available for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for preparing this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains ticket stubs, correspondence and notes of meetings held in China, photographs, maps, clippings, publications and papers.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

The collection has never been calendared or organized. A summary of the collection contents is available.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Frank Goodman Williston.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Investments, American--China
  • Railroads--China

Corporate Names

  • American China Development Company.
  • China Investment and Construction Company.

Geographical Names

  • China