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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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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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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Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically in a single series.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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

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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-