Preliminary Guide to the Hislop Sheep Company and Hislop and Sons Records, 1920-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hislop, George
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Hislop Sheep Company and Hislop and Sons Records
Dates
1920-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
72 linear feet, (55 boxes.)
Collection Number
MS.1977.48
Summary
This collection consists of business records of Hislop Sheep Co. (1919-1948) and Hislop and Sons (1948-1970).
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, English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of business records of Hislop Sheep Co. (1919-1948) and Hislop and Sons (1948-1970). A partial preliminary inventory listing is available.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Hislop Sheep Company operated out of Spokane and Granger, Washington from 1920 to 1948, when the company became Hislop and Sons, continuing to 1970. By the 1950s, Hislop and Sons expanded their business to include poultry as well as sheep.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.

Location of Collection

(MASC Staff Use: 2-6-28-1)

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by George Hislop to the Washington State University Libraries in 1977 (MS 1977-48).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Agriculture--Washington (State)
  • Sheep--Washington (State)

Geographical Names

  • Spokane (Wash.)--History

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Hislop, George (fmo)