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James Emerson Lindsey Papers, 1926-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lindsey, James Emerson
Title
James Emerson Lindsey Papers
Dates
1926-1972 (inclusive)
1931-1934 (bulk)
Quantity
.25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 491 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of biographical sketches of Whitman County, Washington and Latah County, Idaho pioneers recorded by James Emerson Lindsey in 1931 and 1934.
Repository
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Content Description

This collection consists of biographical sketches of Whitman County, Washington and Latah County, Idaho pioneers recorded by James Emerson Lindsey in 1931 and 1934. Significant individuals include Daniel Wright Boone, William H. Brabyn, Walter A. Fiscus, Oliver R. Hall, John Morris Klemgard, Christian Naffziger, George E. Ritchey, and Carson W. Taylor. These sketches include information about family origin, spouse and children, life achievements, and miscellaneous information.

Additional materials about George E. Ritchey include a newspaper clipping dating from 1926 and a memorandum from 1972.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

James Emerson Lindsey Papers, 1926-1972

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically in a single series.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Andrew Anderson, Jr.
    Dates: 1931
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Joseph C. Baird
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Daniel Wright Boone
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: William H. Brabyn
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Joseph R. Collins
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Samuel Easto
    Dates: circa 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: George W. Ellis
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Walter A. Fiscus
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Nicholas E. J. Gentry
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Walter Scott Getchell
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Walter C. Glaspey
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Oliver Hall
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Martha Estes Hawley
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Vincent L. Higgins (2 copies)
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Frederick A. Hodges
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: Mary Catherine Byrd Johnson
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: David R. Judson and Lucy Ann Judson Grant
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Charles O. Kellogg
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: John Morris Klemgard
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: James E. Lindsey
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Mrs. C. R. Moys (Emma D. Croyle)
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: Christian Naffziger
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: George A. Northrup
    Dates: circa 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  • Description: Augusta R. Bott Peer
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 24
  • Description: George William (Billy) Reed
    Dates: circa 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 25
  • Description: George E. Ritchey: newspaper clipping, biographical sketch, memorandum, and notes
    Dates: 1926, 1934, 1972, undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 26
  • Description: Peter William Struppler
    Dates: circa 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 27
  • Description: Mrs. Jervis D. Swannack (Walula Elliott Hardy)
    Dates: circa 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 28
  • Description: Carson W. Taylor
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 29
  • Description: Thomas J. Torpey
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 30
  • Description: Henry I. Willis
    Dates: 1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 31

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Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Idaho -- Latah County
  • Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State) -- Whitman County

Personal Names

  • Boone, Daniel Wright, -- 1885-1936
  • Brabyn, William H., -- 1853-
  • Fiscus, Walter A., -- 1880-
  • Hall, Oliver R., -- 1852-1946
  • Klemgard, John Morris, -- 1873-
  • Naffziger, Christian, -- 1884-
  • Ritchey, George E., -- 1870-
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