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Frank and Mary English Papers, 1875-1924
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Frank and Mary English Papers
- Dates
- 1875-1924 (inclusive)18751924
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 89 (collection)
- Summary
- Correspondence, legal documents and financial records of Frank Newton and Mary Louise Plummer English. Materials related to Colfax College and the Plummer family.
- 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
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Frank Newton English and Mary Louise Plummer English were educators in Colfax, Washington. Professor Frank Newton English (1951-1931) was the proprietor of English's Collegiate School and Colfax College in Colfax, Washington.
Colfax College was a small private college founded in 1878. In 1902, Colfax College became English's Collegiate Academy, before closing its doors in the late 1920s. [source: Historylink.org, Paula Becker, "Colfax -- Thumbnail History."]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of: correspondence, financial records, indentures, deeds and other land records; portraits of the Englishes; and Mrs. English's school rhetoric notebook. Some materials relate to Colfax College and the Plummer family.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Frank and Mary English Papers, 1875-1924
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Acquisition Information
This collection was a gift from Mrs. Harry Sanders in 1965.
Related Materials
Colfax College Records, 1897-1910 (Cage 4064)
Mary Louise Plummer English Letters, 1890-1899 (Cage 4745)
The Colfax Academy, a brief history: typescript circa 1950 (Cage 1592)
Colfax College Minutes, 1881-1902 (Cage 1555)
Colfax College Register of Pupils, 1890-1900 (Cage 157)
Emma Vermilye Papers, 1908-1966 (Cage 1593)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Colfax College (Colfax, Wash.) (contributor)
- Washington State University -- Miscellanea (contributor)
Geographical Names
- Colfax (Wash.) -- History
Karen Watts
2013
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