Frederick E. Smith papers 1865-1988 1898-1988.

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Frederick E. Smith papers 1865-1988 1898-1988.

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The Frederick E. Smith papers document the research work and interests of self-trained historian Frederick E. Smith.

5 linear ft.

Western Washington University

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Western Washington University

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Smith, Frederick E., 1914-1979.

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Born in Blanchard in Skagit County, Washington, self-trained historian Frederick E. Smith (1914-1979) held a keen interest in the history of his hometown and the surrounding area. During the 1960s and 1970s, Smith's research focused on the history of the Equality Colony, a socialist utopian community based near Blanchard and present-day Bow-Edison. His resulting manuscript, Equality Colony, was published posthumously in 1988. The Equality Colony was founded and financed ...

Hegg, P. L. (Peter L.)

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Peter Hegg, brother of the Klondike Gold Rush photographer Eric Hegg, was a proficient photographer in his own right. The Heggs emigrated from Sweden with their parents when they were very young. Peter Hegg came to Washington in 1888. Eric Hegg started a photography studio in New Whatcom (Bellingham, Washington) in 1889, but sold it when he went to the Klondike to record the Gold Rush. Peter took over the Hegg studio when Eric left. Peter worked closely with the Equality Colony in producing a nu...