Inland Automobile Association Records, 1903-1974

The Inland Automobile Association (IAA) Records include those of six other local, state, and regional automobile groups, as well as the national American Automobile Association (AAA). They are tied together by the activities of two men, Frank W. Guilbert and his son, David. Frank Guilbert was instrumental in founding the two main organizations which lobbied for roads in the Inland Empire - the Spokane County Good Roads Association (SCGRA) in 1903, and the Inland Automobile Association in 1912. From then until his death in 1942, Guilbert held various offices in, and was one of the controlling forces in both organizations. After Frank died, his son David took over his position, retiring in 1972 as IAA secretary. The Guilberts were also active in other automotive groups, such as the Eastern Washington Highway Association (EWHA), the National Parks Highway Association (NPHA), the Washington State Loop Highway Association (WSLHA), the Washington State Good Roads Association (WSGRA), and the Western Federation of Motor Clubs (WFMC).