Broussais Coman Beck (1886-1936) was a Seattle businessperson and Bon Marche manager who played a notable role in the use of aggressive tactics to disrupt the efforts of labor unions and activists during the 1919 Seattle General Strike, in particular, employing labor spies to obtain advance information on planned actions. Beck also contributed to developing rowing as a recognized sport at the University of Washington, as well as helping to introduce the sport at Yale University and University of California.[1]
Broussais Coman Beck | |
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| Born | August 29, 1886 |
| Died | August 7, 1936 (aged 49) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
External links
edit- Selections from the University of Washington Digital Collections on Broussais Coman Beck
Archival Sources
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- Broussais C. Beck Papers, 1919–1961, 2.93 cubic feet including microfilm (5 boxes) at the Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections[permanent dead link]