Preliminary Guide to the Roush Jewelry Records, 1935-1995

Overview of the Collection

Title
Preliminary Guide to the Roush Jewelry Records
Dates
1935-1995 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet, (5 boxes.)
Collection Number
MS.1995.09
Summary
This collection contains business records of Roush Jewelry in Pullman, WA, including banking documents and a sample of invoices, bills, and other financial documents.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Merril Roush (1907-1986) and Ruth M. Roush (1905-1999) were the owners and operators of Roush Jewelry in Pullman, WA from 1954 to 1978. Roush Jewelry was a retail jewelry and watch repair store. Prior to moving to Pullman, Merril Roush served as a Pharmacist's Aide in the U.S. Navy Reserves during World War II.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains business records of Roush Jewelry in Pullman, WA, including banking documents and a sample of invoices, bills, and other financial documents. It also includes personal papers of the owners, Ruth and Merril Roush.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

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

Location of Collection

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

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Richard Old to the Washington State University Libraries in 1995 (MS 1995-09).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jewelers--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Pullman (Wash.)--History--Sources