Clarence D. Martin Papers, 1906-1942

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Martin, Clarence D. (Clarence Daniel), -- 1886-1955
Title
Clarence D. Martin Papers
Dates
1906-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 microfilm reel, 1 file folder
Collection Number
SPC 973-0009 (collection)
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.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Correspondence, Diagrams and Reports, 1934-1940Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Reel
Microfilm Reel 1/1

Envelopes, 1906-1942Return to Top

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

Newspaper Clippings, 1937-1941Return to Top

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

Call for City Warrants, 1939Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1:1
Call for City Warrants. (Typescript) Colville, Washington
May 23, 1939

Photographs, 1937Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1:1

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1:1
Black and white print: Catalo. (Breed between cattle and buffalo).
circa 1937
1:1
Envelope for print, with caption and date.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

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

Personal Names

  • Martin, Clarence D. -- (Clarence Daniel), -- 1886-1955 -- Archives

Corporate Names

  • Eastern Washington College of Education -- Administration
  • Eastern Washington College of Education -- Board of Trustees
  • Hargreaves Library (Cheney, Wash.)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Eastern Washington College of Education -- Board of Trustees (creator)