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Clarence D. Martin Papers, 1906-1942

Overview of the Collection

Title
Clarence D. Martin Papers
Dates
1906-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 microfilm reel, 1 file folder
Collection Number
SPC 973-0009
Summary
Resident of Cheney, Washington and governor of Washington State (1933-1941). Collection is fragmentary and contains correspondence, diagrams, newsclippings, reports, and one photograph, mainly related to Eastern Washington College of Education (later Eastern Washington University).
Repository
Eastern Washington University
Archives & Special Collections
Eastern Washington University Libraries
320 Media Lane - 100 LIB
Cheney, WA
99004-2453
Telephone: 5093592475
archives@ewu.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by the Pi Kappa Alpha Fund, in support of the Hidden Collections Digitization Project.
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Historical Note

Clarence Daniel Martin was born in Cheney in 1886, and was the first Washington-born individual to become Governor of the State of Washington. He had two terms in office, from 1933 until 1941, and attempted to secure the nomination for a third time, but failed to do so. He retired to private life in Cheney, and passed away in 1955.

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Content Description

This collections contains correspondence, diagrams, newsclippings, reports, and one photograph. The material is related to the appointment of members to the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington College of Education (EWCE), and the apportionment of state funds for the construction of Hargreaves Library (later Hargreaves Hall) on the campus of EWCE (later Eastern Washington University).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Use of this collection is subject to the rules concerning access to archival and manuscript collections at Eastern Washington University. For more information, see: http://www.ewu.edu/Library/Services/Archives.xml

Copyright restrictions may apply. For more information or permission to publish, contact Eastern Washington University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections at (509) 359-2475, or archives@ewu.edu.

Preferred Citation

Clarence D. Martin Papers; SPC 973-0009; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into five series: I. Correspondence, Diagrams, & Reports, 1934-1940. II Envelopes, 1906-1942. III. Newspaper Clippings, 1937-1941. IV. Call for City Warrants, 1937. V. Photographs, 1937.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Washington State University Archives, 1973.

Processing Note

Previous accession number: 73-8.

Related Materials

Washington State University, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections holds the major collection of Martin's personal and professional papers: Clarence Daniel Martin Papers (Cage 336): http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv76609.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Correspondence, Diagrams and Reports, 1934-1940

  • Envelopes, 1906-1942

    • Description: Future Farmers of America, Blackhawk Chapter
      Dates: March 16, 1942
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: F.M. Martin Co.
      Dates: February 7, 1940
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: Cheney Branch, Seattle First National Bank
      Dates: February 1, 1940
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: F.M. Martin Co.
      Dates: September 12, 1935
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: State Normal School – Training School
      Dates: March 18, 1932
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: F.M. Martin Co.
      Dates: July 27, 1930
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: F.M. Martin Co.
      Dates: March 28, 1906
      Container: Folder 1
  • Newspaper Clippings, 1937-1941

    • Description: "Citizens Must Strictly Obey Black-Out Rules Or Be Punished", Spokane Spokesman-Review
      Dates: December 16, 1941
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: "Notice of Lands for Sale", Colville Statesman Index
      Dates: June 6, 1941
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: "Notice – Regulation No. 428", (State Game Commission). Paper unidentified, possibly Colville Statesman Index
      Dates: January 17, 1940
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: "Ordinance No. 271 (N.S.), Ordinance No. 269 (N.S.)", Colville Statesman Index
      Dates: December 23, 1937
      Container: Folder 1
  • Call for City Warrants, 1939

    • Description: Call for City Warrants. (Typescript) Colville, Washington
      Dates: May 23, 1939
      Container: Folder 1
  • Photographs, 1937

    Container: Folder 1

    • Description: Black and white print: Catalo. (Breed between cattle and buffalo).
      Dates: circa 1937
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: Envelope for print, with caption and date.
      Dates: undated
      Container: Folder 1
  • Description: Clarence Martin campaign brochure and election certificate
    Dates: 1932 - 1936
    Container: Folder 2

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Subject Terms

  • College trustees--Selection and appointment--Washington (State)--Cheney
  • Government aid to higher education--Washington (State)--Cheney
  • Governors--Washington (State)
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