Background
August Carl Radke was born on August 25, 1922, in Everett, Washington, United States. He was the son of August C. and Amelia Radke.
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University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
The University of Washington where August Radke received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
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University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, United States
The University of Washington where August Radke received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
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Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: History of a Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966
(This work documents the rise and fall of Pacific American...)
This work documents the rise and fall of Pacific American Fisheries, a salmon packing company based in Bellingham, Washington, which also had a substantial presence in Alaska. It covers the company's history from its beginnings when Roland Onffroy arrived in early 1898 and saw an opportunity to start a business and make a mint using the abundant supply of salmon in nearby Puget Sound, up until its closing in 1966.
https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-American-Fisheries-Inc-Washington/dp/0786411856
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August Carl Radke
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August Radke began his studies at the University of Washington where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1946. The next year, he obtained a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1953.
Career
August Radke, after obtaining his doctor's degree in 1953, began his career as a professor of history at Western Washington University, where he worked till his retirement in 1989.
Even after retirement, Radke continued researching and wrote the book, Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: History of a Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966, which was published in 2001. The book is full of information on the operation and management of this pioneering enterprise. The company's story is presented chronologically as unfolding local, regional, national, and international events impacted the fortunes of the company, its employees, and the town that housed it. It also takes a close look at the entrepreneurs, developers, businessmen, and Asian labor force that were associated with the company.
Achievements
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August Radke was an outstanding historian and educator remembered as a professor of history at Western Washington University to which he devoted a major part of his life. He is also the author of the book, Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: History of a Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966, which is considered to be a great lesson in the history of pioneering enterprises in the Northwest in the early 1900s.
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Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: History of a Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966
(This work documents the rise and fall of Pacific American...)
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Pacific American Fisheries, Inc.: History of a Washington State Salmon Packing Company, 1890-1966
Connections
August Radke married Carol S. Radke on October 21, 1945. The marriage produced three children: Mark, Kirk, and Kristine.
- Father:
- August C. Radke
- Mother:
- Amelia Radke
- Wife:
- Carol S. Radke
Carol Radke (March 24, 1922 - September 20, 2016) was the first woman editor-in-chief of the University of Washington Daily, the University newspaper. Furthermore, she was editor of the Tyee, the University yearbook, and was a member of the Mortar Board. She was a longtime community leader, respected for her many years of public service to education. She was first elected to the Bellingham School Board in 1971 and served until 1992. She also served on the Washington State School Directors' Association.
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United States
Education
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1946
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1953
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1946 - 1947
Career
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1953 - 1989