Huntington Family Papers, circa 1921-1950
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Huntington family
- Title
- Huntington Family Papers
- Dates
- circa 1921-1950 (inclusive)19211950
- Quantity
- 0.1 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Folder)
- Collection Number
- Cage 4864 (collection)
- Summary
- Items related to the Huntington family, primarily related to David Lynde Huntington (1870-1929) and his wife, Helen Longacre Huntington. Many items are related to David Huntington's tenure as president of Washington Water Power Company in Spokane, Washington (1910-1929).
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Washington Water Power Company, an investor-owned electric utility company based in Spokane, Washington, was founded 1889. In addition to its primary business as a public utility, Washington Water Power also operated other business enterprises in Spokane, including streetcar lines and Natatorium Park, a public amusement park. Effective in 1999, the company name was changed to Avista Corporation.
Content Description
This collection contains 33 items related to the Huntington family, primarily related to David Lynde Huntington (1870-1929) and his wife, Helen Longacre Huntington. Included are correspondence, diplomas, certificates, a family tree, a typescript entitled "Hydro-electric Power and Western Agriculture", and other items. Many items are related to David Huntington's tenure as president of Washington Water Power Company in Spokane, Washington (1910-1929).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Huntington Family Papers, circa 1921-1950 (Cage 4864)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift, Connie Fox, 2004.
Related Materials
Washington Water Power Company Informational Kits, 1947-1954 (Cage 91)
Washington Water Power Company Papers, 1888-1965 (Cage 297)
Washington Water Power Historic Technical Drawings Collection, circa 1900-1972 (Cage 754)
Washington Water Power Company Newsletters Collection, 1965-1987 (Cage 879)
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