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J.R. Cummins and Family Papers, 1914-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cummins family
- Title
- J.R. Cummins and Family Papers
- Dates
- 1914-1976 (inclusive)19141976
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (2 record cartons )
- Collection Number
- WCMss.194
- Summary
- The J.R. Cummins and Family Papers contain photographs, a hole-in-one trophoy for Wayne Collier, and dance cards and invites. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1976, also contain yearbooks, WSU publications, and county sheriff certificates. There are also news clippings, a wedding photograph, and other related ephemera.
- Repository
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Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu - Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John R. Cummins was born on July 3, 1880 in Walla Walla, Washington. He married Nellie Cummins, with whom he had a daughter, Eileen A. Cummins. He died on June 8, 1978. Wayne Collier was born on March 9, 1901, in Walla Walla. He married Eileen A. Cummins. He died on July 18, 1988.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The J.R. Cummins and Family Papers contain photographs, a hole-in-one trophoy for Wayne Collier, and dance cards and invites. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1976, also contain yearbooks, WSU publications, and county sheriff certificates. There are also news clippings, a wedding photograph, a police journal, guest books, life insurance policies for Wayne Collier, checks, letters, and land claim and warranty deeds.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Family Names
- Collier family
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)--Social life and customs--20th century
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