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Edmund T. Becher Papers, 1850-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Becher, Edmund T.
Title
Edmund T. Becher Papers
Dates
1850-1980 (inclusive)
1900-1950 (bulk)
Quantity
6.5 linear feet
Collection Number
SPC 982-0163 (collection)
Summary
The collection is made up primarily of newspaper clippings, student papers, classroom assignments, maps, and other research materials created and retained during Becher's teaching career. There are two folders of photographs (including some photographic negatives) of historical objects and buildings in the Spokane area, some of which no longer exist.
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
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Biographical Note

Edmund T. Becher taught history at John Rogers High School in Spokane. A pioneer of the study of Pacific Northwest history, he enlarged and developed the subject in the Spokane public schools. Through his works, including a nationally televised documentary on the Spokane Indians and authorship of the book "Spokane Corona" (published in 1974), has became a recognized authority on the Pacific Northwest.

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Content Description

The collection consists primarily of newspaper clippings and other research materials, classroom assignments, and student papers that Becher retained from his teaching career. Becher filed some correspondence related to his research and activities with his other research materials. This correspondence has not been brought together in a separate series, but correspondents have been identified in the index. In addition, there are two files containing photographs and negatives Becher took of historical objects and buildings in the Spokane area, some of which no longer exist. Additionally, there is a short file containing memorabilia collected by Becher. Maps include early topographical maps of the Spokane area, some highway maps, other geological maps, and a few photocopies of territorial maps.

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Use of the Collection

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

Copyright restrictions may 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

Edmund T. Becher Papers; SPC 982-0163; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Becher's original filing order has been retained with only minor revisions. The file order is alphabetical by subject. Subjects which accumulate materials in more than one file have been subdivided for greater specificity and ease of use. The collection is indexed by name and by correspondents.

Acquisition Information

The Spokane County Library purchased the Becher Library and collection in 1979. The library transferred the non-monographic materials to the Eastern Washington University Library in 1982.

Related Materials

There are four copies of "Spokane Corona" held by the EWU JFK Library. Call#: F897.S7 B42

Name Index

Adams, Glen C. 14:5
Anderson, Deyrol E. (KSPS TV) 15:2
Aronson, Governor Hugo J. (Mt) 3:6
Ayars, Albert L. 7:7
Baily, Joe Jr. 1:9
The Bank - Worley, Idaho 6:2
Bard, Harry 3:6
Bass, W.A. 3:6
Bassett, H.S. 12:10
Beck, George F. 5:5
Berman, Paul and Coffman, Carol 2:1
Boyd, Edith L. 1:9
Burns, Robert L. 3:11
Campbell, Keith H. 3:1
Carlson, W.J. 4:2
Carter, Dr. C.E. 1:2
Chambers, J.L. 13:2
Clark, Donald 1:11
Cleavinger, Howard 3:6
Coffman, Carol and Berman, Paul 2:1
Combes, John 1:4
Cunningham, Melvin 13:4
Doe, John 3:6
"Dick" 9:2
Eacho, Mr. 10:1
Ellenwood, Christine 4:2
Elliot, Mrs. Carl V. 3:12
"Expedition!" Teacher's Award Program 3:4
Fairfield Bank 4:2,5:5
Faubion, Mrs. R.C. 4:2
Ferguson, Frank C. 5:5
Ferris, Joel-President, Eastern Washington State Historical Society 2:4,5:5,13:2,14:3
Foster, Chapin D. 13:2
Fowler, Frank 3:11
The Fund for the Advancement of Education (Ford Foundation) 3:6
Gandy, Lloyd E. 1:12,1:13
Guess, State Senator Sam C. 7:7
Hagan Pauline 6:3
Haines, Francis 6:2
Hanson, E. Arnold 3:11
Happy, State Senator John 13:2
Harder, C. Wilson 4:7
Harper, Joel 9:3
Hart, Henry M. Jr. 6:2
Hoyer, Louis P. 3:6
Hunt, Herold C. 3:6
Inland Truck and Diesel Company 13:2
Jackson, Senator Henry M. 7:8
Jessett, Reverend Canon Thomas E. 13:4,14:5
Jones, Emlyn 3:6
Kelley, Raymond P. 5:4
Kingston, C.S. 3:6,13:2,14:3
Kinsel, Paul, H. 3:4
Lancaster, N.J. 11:4
Lawrence, R.S. 13:2
Little Red Schoolhouse Committee 7:7
Lowry, Olive A. 7:1
Lunenfeld, Norman A. 3:11
Luomala, Katherine 5:5
Martin, Tom 13:2
McCarty, Ella 5:6
McCormack, Lucy 1:2,3:4
McFarlane, Donald 1:11
The Methodist Church, Rockford, WA 4:2
National Education Association 3:4
Nelson, Rose Y. 1:1
Northeastern District Federation of Women’s Clubs 1:1
Oakshott, Thomas 14:3
Oves, W.G. 13:2
Owen, J.H. 14:1
Parr, Josie 5:5
Parske, F.W. and Wash, Jane 14:3
Past President's Club Spokane County Pioneer Society 13:2
Pattullo, Mrs. Stuart 5:3
Pepper, Margaret R. 3:6
Pierce, Paul R. 3:6
Pike, G.H. 5:5
"Principals and Teachers" memo 3:2
Pugsley, Paul H. 4:2
Raymond, Eva M. 4:5
Reed, Florence: Director, Eastern Washington State Historical Society 13:2,9:1,10:1
Rhode, C.J. 10:1
Rice, Barbara Anderson 4:3
Rodgers, David H. 7:8
Rowlands, Mrs. Hugh G. 14:3
Russell, Walter A. 1:9
Schaar, Walter (KSPS TV) 7:8
Shaw, John A.: Superintendent, District no. 81 3:6
Shea, Mrs. Thomas 13:2
Smith, Mrs. Clarence E. 13:1
Smithsonian Institution 1:11, 3:10
Sorenson, William C.: Superintendent Spokane Public Schools 3:4
Spalding, Horace 9:1
Spokane Chamber of Commerce 1:13
"Spokane Public Schools" memo 3:1
State Street Trust Company 3:6
Steuerwald, W.E. 3:11
Sutherlin, F.G. 13:6
Teakle, Thomas 14:4
Thomason, Edith 13:2
Thompson, Keith M. 3:11
Tyrell, William G. 3:6
United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Montana 7:3
United States Department of the Army, Judge Advocate General’s Office 13:4
United States Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management, Washington State Office 1:10
United States Department of the Interior: Bureau of Reclamation 12:3
United States Department of the Interior: National Park Service 1:11
Vanderzicht, John 13:2
Wash, Jane and Parske, F.W, 14:3
West Point Military Academy 13:4,14:5
White, A.L. 13:2
White, Cull A. 10:1
White, John R. 2:1,10:1
Whitford, Mrs. Alfred 5:5,6:5
Winship, Laurence 3:6
Wolf, Fred L. 14:3

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Dams--Washington (State)--History
  • Frontier and pioneer life--Washington (State)--Spokane
  • History--Study and teaching (Higher)--Northwest, Pacific
  • Indians of North America--Northwest, Pacific--History
  • Mines and mineral resources--History

Personal Names

  • Becher, Edmund T. (creator)
  • Wright, George, 1803-1865

Form or Genre Terms

  • clippings (information artifacts)
  • correspondence
  • geological maps
  • memorabilia
  • photographs
  • topographic maps

Other Creators


June 2012

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