Loomis, Frederick W. (Frederick Wellington), 1875-1965
Lawyer and state legislator, of Aberdeen, Wash.; b. in Battle Creek, Mich.; attended law school at University of Michigan, graduating in 1900; in 1906 moved to Aberdeen, Wash., where he opened a law practice and continued lifelong activitiy in Knights of Pythias and other fraternal organizations; during World War I served as chairman of the civilian relief committee in Aberdeen; in 1919 elected on Republican ticket to the state senate and served there until 1921; after his service in the state senate, remained active in public life and in 1930 was elected president of Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce; was a vocal advocate for wilderness preservation particularly in the Olympic Mountains and the establishment of Olympic National Park. Married 1st: Carrie Wilson (d. 1916); 2nd: Alma Wing.
From the description of Frederick W. Loomis papers, 1873-1977 (bulk 1916-1941). (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 301281907
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Loomis, Frederick W. (Frederick Wellington), 1875-1965. Frederick W. Loomis papers, 1873-1977 (bulk 1916-1941). | Washington State Historical Society |
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| Relation | Name | |
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| associatedWith | Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce (Aberdeen, Wash.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Knights of Pythias. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Loomis, Alma Wing, 1889-1986. | person |
| associatedWith | Loomis, Carrie Wilson, d. 1916. | person |
| associatedWith | Loomis family. | family |
| associatedWith | Loomis, Mary Elizabeth. | person |
| correspondedWith | Rublin, Willard G. | person |
| associatedWith | University of Michigan. Law School. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Washington (State). Legislature. Senate. | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Olympic National Park (Wash.) | |||
| Olympic Mountains (Wash.) | |||
| Michigan--Battle Creek | |||
| Washington (State) | |||
| Aberdeen (Wash.) | |||
| Washington (State)--Hoquiam | |||
| Battle Creek (Mich.) | |||
| Washington (State)--Aberdeen |
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| Boards of trade |
| Fraternal organizations |
| Mountaineering |
| Practice of law |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| Wilderness area |
| Young Men's Christian associations |
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| Judges |
| Lawyers |
| Lawyers |
| Legislators |
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Person
Birth 1875
Death 1965
