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John B. Hitchcock Oral History, 2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hitchcock, John Boyington, 1917-2014
Title
John B. Hitchcock Oral History
Dates
2010 (inclusive)
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

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

Names and Subjects

Subject Terms

  • Educators -- Washington (State) -- Biography

Personal Names

  • Hitchcock, John Boyington, 1917-2014

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Doty, Nancy Talbot, 1928-2015 (creator)
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