John M. Fox papers, 1938-1958
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- John M. Fox, 1902-1978
- Title
- John M. Fox papers
- Dates
- 1938-1958 (inclusive)19381958
- Quantity
- 0.42 cubic feet, (2 boxes and 1 vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 1429
- Summary
- Papers, photographs and clippings of a labor organization leader, civic leader, University Regent of the University of Washington
- 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.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
Biographical Note
John Fox came to Seattle in 1931 from San Francisco to organize officers and unlicensed personnel into the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific and into the Masters, Mates and Pilots. He was simultaneously an officer of two unions, serving as secretary and business manager of Local 6 of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, which represented licensed officers, and from 1931 to 1941 as secretary of the Inlandboatmen's Union, which represented unlicensed personnel, and as president from 1940 until his retirement in 1965. Fox served on the Board of Regents at the University of Washington in 1947. He was a commissioner of the King County Housing Authority, 1949; War Labor Board, National Railroad Adjustment Board, 1948-1950; and he served on a number of civic committees. In 1958, he was nominated to attend the Maritime Session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. He died 1978.
Content Description
Correspondence, photographs, ephemera, clippings, minutes, resolutions, speeches and writings, agreements, testimony, reports and related material.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 1429-001: John M. Fox papers, 1939-1958
0.28 cubic feet, (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence, photographs, ephemera, clippings, minutes, resolutions, speeches and writings.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Alice Fox, 9/14/1970. Additional papers donated by Merle Adlum on 5/2/1982.
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Description: Personal Papers
Incoming letters, outgoing letters, financial records, speeches and writings, photographs, lists, campaign materials, and clippings.
Dates: approximately 1939-1957Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: International Labor Conference - Maritime Session, 41st, Geneva
Incoming letters, outgoing letters, minutes, Geneva conference, report form, ephemera, and memorabilia
Dates: 1958Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: King County Housing Authority
Correspondence, reports, and legal documents
Dates: 1949Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: U.S. Railroad Adjustment Board
Correspondence
Dates: 1948-1950Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: Seattle Committee on Foreign Relations
Correspondence, resolutions, questionnaires, and ephemera
Dates: approximately 1948Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: U.S. Agriculture Department - Farm Security Administration Advisory Committee
Correspondence, minutes, and legislative material
Dates: 1945-1946Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: U.S. National Youth Administration - Washington State Advisory Committee
Correspondence, minutes, resolutions, and National Youth Administrations
Dates: 1941-1942Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: Washington Conservation and Development Department - Advisory Commission
By laws, correspondence, minutes, resolutions, committee procedures, clippings, and writings
Dates: approximately 1945-1946Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1 -
Description: University of Washington Regents
Correspondence, reports, and clippings
Dates: approximately 1947Container: Box 1429-001 Box 1
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Accession No. 1429-002: John M. Fox papers, 1955-1956
1 vertical file, (approximately 50 pages)Scope and Content: Correspondence and related items.
During 1955 and 1956, as president of Inlandboatman's Union Fox was on the Executive Committee of Seafarer's International Union of North America. Correspondence includes a letter placing union power behind Warren G. Magnuson.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Merle Adlum, 5/6/1982.
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Description: John M. Fox papersContainer: Vf 1429-002 VF1268
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Accession No. 1429-003: John M. Fox papers, 1938-1954
0.14 cubic feet, (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence, agreements, testimony, reports and related material.
Documents organizing and bargaining on Puget Sound and on the West Coast. As officer in the Inlandboatmen's Union, Fox apparently received some of IBU President Deal's correspondence.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Merle Adlum, 5/1/1984.
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Description: John M. Fox papersContainer: Box 1429-003 Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civic leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Labor leaders--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Regents--Washington (State)--Seattle
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Deal, Clyde W (creator)
- Fox, John M., 1902-1978--Archives
- Magnuson, Warren G. (Warren Grant), 1905-1989
Corporate Names
- Council on Foreign Relations
- Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific
- International Labour Conference
- International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Local 6
- King County (Wash.). Housing Authority
- Northwest Towboat Association (creator)
- Pacific Navigation and Trading Co (creator)
- United States. Farm Security Administration
- United States. National Railroad Adjustment Board
- University of Washington. Board of Regents
- Washington (State). Dept. of Conservation and Development
