Thomas T. Aldwell papers, 1890-1951.

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Thomas T. Aldwell papers, 1890-1951.

The papers consist of writings, clippings, notes, materials related to the Olympic Power Company of Clallam County, and correspondence related to all aspects of Aldwell's career, especially his activities as a civic leader of Port Angeles, Washington (1901-1951). Major correspondents include George A. Glines; Crown Zellerbach Corp.; Peabody, Houghteling & Co. of Chicago; the Seattle Lighting Department (which became Seattle City Light in 1978); and L.L. Summers & Co. of Chicago.

1.26 cubic feet (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7411392

University of Washington. Libraries

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Seattle (Wash.). Lighting Dept.

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Aldwell, Thomas T., 1868-1954

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Thomas Theobald Aldwell, born in Toronto on June 14, 1868, was trained as a banker and became a public official, businessman, power company executive, and civic leader. In 1890 he moved to Port Angeles, Washington, where he became a successful real estate investor and between 1894 and 1908 served as Clallam County auditor, deputy customs collector, and chairman of the Clallam County Republican Party. Aldwell founded (and was the vice president and general manager of) the Olympic Power and Develo...

Peabody, Houghteling & Co.

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Glines, George A.

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L.L. Summers & Co.

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Crown Zellerbach Corporation

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The Crown Zellerbach Corporation was formed in 1928 by the merger of the Zellerbach Paper Company and Crown Willamette Paper Company, both of which had been formed by the mergers of several other companies and their predecessors. In addition, various companies and their subsidiaries were purchased or formed after the 1928 merger, culminating with the acquisition of Crown Zellerbach Corporation by the James River Corporation in 1985. From the description of Crown Zellerbach Corporatio...