August Radke papers, circa 1950-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Radke, August C., 1922-2000
Title
August Radke papers
Dates
circa 1950-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
38 linear ft.
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0222Radke (collection)
Summary
These are the personal and professional papers of former Western Washington University history professor August Carl Radke. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, class notes and student files as well as research materials used by Radke in writing "Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: A History Of A Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966."
Repository
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

Some access restrictions may apply - contact repository for details.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

These are the personal and professional papers of former Western Washington University history professor August Carl Radke. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, class notes and student files as well as research materials used by Radke in writing "Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: A History Of A Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966."

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

August Radke papers, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

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Processing Note

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Acquisition Information

Initial donation made by August Radke in 1989 with an addition from Carol Radke in 2002.

Related Materials

Related material also housed at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies includes the Galen Biery papers and photographs, and the Pacific American Fisheries records.

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Subject Terms

  • Fisheries--United States--History--Sources
  • Salmon canning industry--United States--History--Sources
  • Salmon fisheries--United States--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Radke, August C., 1922-2000
  • Radke, Carol S., 1922-

Corporate Names

  • Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.--History--Sources
  • Western Washington University--History--Sources

Geographical Names

  • Bellingham (Wash.)--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms

  • Records (Documents)