John B. Hitchcock Oral History, 2010
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hitchcock, John Boyington, 1917-2014
- Title
- John B. Hitchcock Oral History
- Dates
- 2010 (inclusive)20102010
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 762 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of audio recordings (eight audiocassettes) and transcription of an oral history interview of John B. Hitchbook by Nancy Talbot Doty in 2010.
- 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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
John Boyington Hitchcock (1917-2014) was a lifelong resident of the state of Washington, and attended the State College of Washington (later Washington State University) as an undergraduate and graduate student. Interviewed in 2010, Hitchcock, then 90 years of age, recalled his boyhood in Ocosta, near Grays Harbor, Washington, his high school years, coming to Eastern Washington to attended Washington State College, and his early years as a secondary education teacher. Hitchcock also recounts his service in World War II and return to teaching after the war. He served as superintendent of schools in Rosalia and Forks, Washington.
Content Description
This collection consists of audio recordings (eight audiocassettes) of an oral history interview of John B. Hitchcock by Nancy Talbot Doty, conducted in 2010. Also included is the transciption of the oral history entitled "Out of Ocosta," and related documentation of Hitchcock's life.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
John B. Hitchcock Oral History, 2010 (Cage 762)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series, organized by material type.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Nancy Talbot Doty in 2011 (MS 2011-04).
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Subject Terms
- Educators -- Washington (State) -- Biography
Personal Names
- Hitchcock, John Boyington, 1917-2014
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Doty, Nancy Talbot, 1928-2015 (creator)
