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Frances A. (Mimi) Sheridan

 

In presenting this thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master's degree at the University of Washington, I agree that the Library shall make its copies freely available for inspection.  I further agree that extensive copying of this thesis is allowable only for scholarly purposes, consistent with "fair use" as prescribed in the U.S. Copyright law.  Any other reproduction for any purposes or by any means shall not be allowed without my written permission.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This study was aided significantly by the guidance of Professors Ryan and Streatfield, whose enthusiam for the topic encouraged the research. The help of Bob Frazier of the Queen Anne Historical Society was invaluable; he took time to help search their archives and provide access to a wide variety of materials. A copy of this thesis will be provided to the Historical Society for their files.