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Charles Woodruff Clarke Papers, 1866-1933

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Clarke, Charles Woodruff, 1848-1940
Title
Charles Woodruff Clarke Papers
Dates
1866-1933 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 linear feet, (4 boxes)
Collection Number
Ms 27
Summary
C. W. Clarke came to Spokane in 1884 with his brother Robert and was active the commercial development of Spokane Falls and Post Falls and in real estate for many years. The collection consists of both personal business papers, including extensive diaries, materials relating to his real estate business, and promotional items for Post Falls.
Repository
Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is not restricted.

Additional Reference Guides

Described in: A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society / Edward W. Nolan (1987), entry 37

Languages
English.
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a Department of Education Teaching American History grant administered by Educational Service District 101 and Eastern Washington University.
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Biographical Note

Charles W. Clarke came to Spokane Falls from Kentucky with his brother, Robert, in 1884. He purchased land eight miles from Spokane Falls, cleared it, and constructed a residence. Clarke farmed and operated a mortgage business in Spokane Falls. He moved to Post Falls, Idaho in 1890 and occupied himself with the commercial development of that area. Returning to Spokane in 1895, he served in the County Assessor's office and then in the real estate firm of Cook and Clarke. Other business interests included the Drumheller Development Company, the Ribbon Cliff Fruit Company, and the Columbia View Farm. Clarke had a lifelong interest in literature, drama, and poetry, and contributed articles to Overland Monthly, Godey's Lady's Book, and the Youth's Companion.

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Content Description

The collection includes Clarke's extensive diaries and notebooks, 1878-1933; Cliff Park real estate sales register, 1905-1908; record book of the Metaline Mining Company, 1900-1902; manuscripts of his articles; and many ephemeral items related to the promotion of Post Falls, Idaho.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher

Preferred Citation

Charles Woodruff Clarke Papers (Ms 27), Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Spokane, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into two series: personal materials and business materials. In the business series, items are catorgized into sub-series by the title of the business to which the materials pertain.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Emma Clarke, 1957-1964 (Accession 1660).

Related Materials

See also:

Daniel H. Dwight Papers (MsSC 122)

Walter C. Sivyer and Son Company Records (Ms 28)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Real estate business--Spokane

Personal Names

  • Clarke, Charles Woodruff, 1848-1940--Archives (creator)

Corporate Names

  • Metaline Mining Company, Spokane
  • Valley Improvement Company

Geographical Names

  • Post Falls (Idaho)
  • Spokane (Wash.)--History
  • Spokane Falls
  • Spokane--Businesses

Finding aid prepared by Edna Reinbach and Betty Bender.
1960

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