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Alfred S. Coumbe Collection, 1917-1924
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Coumbe, Alfred S.
- Title
- Alfred S. Coumbe Collection
- Dates
- 1917-1924 (inclusive)19171924
- Quantity
- 6 linear feet of shelf space, (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 725 (collection)
- Summary
- Collection of materials related to Alfred S. Coumbe of Spokane during his World War I service in the U.S. Navy. Includes diaries, a photograph album, loose photographs, artifacts (uniforms and other textile items), and a few miscellaneous items.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Alfred S. Coumbe served in the United States Navy during World War I. Biographical information for Coumbe was not readily available when the collection was processed.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes papers and artifacts related to Alfred S. Coumbe of Spokane during his World War I service in the U.S. Navy. It includes diaries, a photograph album, loose photographs, uniforms and other textile items, and a few miscellaneous items.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Alfred S. Coumbe Collection, 1917-1924
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series:
Series 1. Papers, 1919-1924
Series 2. Artifacts (textile items), circa 1917-1919
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1. Papers, 1919-1924Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Diaries |
1917-1919 |
| 1 | Photograph album |
1919 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous items |
1919-1924 |
| Oversize (folder) | Photographs, including images of the USS Bridgeport (1919), and the first anniversary ball for the crew of the USS Rochester, (1918) |
1918-1919 |
Series 2. Artifacts (textile items), circa 1917-1919Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 2 | Naval uniform items: wool pants (2), wool tunic |
| 3 | Naval uniform items: cotton tunic, drawers, silk tie, silk scarf |
| 4 | Naval uniform items: spats/leggings. Also felt mat with American flag, and American Legion cap |
| 5 | Naval uniform items: cotton tunic with blue collar and cuffs, white cotton pants |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2014
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
