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Lewis McMorris Papers, 1863-1907

Overview of the Collection

Title
Lewis McMorris Papers
Dates
1863-1907 (inclusive)
Quantity
.5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 81 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of: correspondence, invoices, receipts, account books and other financial records regarding freighting, agriculture, real estate and other investments in the Walla Walla and Garfield County areas.
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

Lewis McMorris was born in Ohio on August 12, 1831. In 1855 he moved to Walla Walla, Washington Territory, where he was a pioneer stageline operator and owned and operated the first store in the city. He died in Walla Walla December 16, 1915.

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Content Description

This collection consists of: correspondence, invoices, receipts, account books and other financial records regarding freighting, agriculture, real estate and other investments in the Walla Walla and Garfield County areas.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Lewis McMorris Papers, 1863-1907

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Leonard Funk in 1939.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Portrait
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Correspondence, shipping information, attorney documentation, financial information
    Dates: 1870-1901
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Invoices
    Dates: 1868-1900
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Receipts
    Dates: 1863-1907
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Bank records
    Dates: 1879-1896
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Account books
    Dates: 1863-1904
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Map showing Columbia River
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7

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Subject Terms

  • Businessmen -- Washington (State) -- Walla Walla -- Correspondence.
  • Coaching (Transportation) -- Washington (State) -- Garfield County -- Records and correspondence
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