Lucille Davis Papers, 1954-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Davis, Lucille
Title
Lucille Davis Papers
Dates
1954-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
.1 linear ft.
Collection Number
SPC 983-0204 (collection)
Summary
The Lucille Davis Papers consists of articles and materials on the history of the Davis family.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

James S. "Cashup" Davis was one of the early settlers of the Palouse region of eastern Washington. He settled near Steptoe Butte, and eventually built a hotel on its summit. Duane Mars Davis is his grandson.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains materials relating to the history of the Davis family, including several biographical articles about pioneer James S. "Cashup" Davis. The collection also includes materials created by poet Duane Mars Davis, such as a resume and background information about the poem "Invocation," which was dedicated to President John F. Kennedy.

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

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions 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

Lucille Davis Papers; SPC 983-0204; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Lucille Davis; 1983

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Washington (State), Eastern
  • Pioneers--Washington (State), Eastern--Biography
  • Poets, American--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Davis, James S.--1815-1896

Family Names

  • Davis family

Geographical Names

  • Palouse (Wash.)--History--19th century

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Davis, Duane Mars (creator)