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Harold Whitehouse Papers, 1908-1936

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Whitehouse, Harold Clarence, 1884-1974
Title
Harold Whitehouse Papers
Dates
1908-1936 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 in.
Collection Number
MsSC 189
Summary
Architect, of Spokane, Wash. Notes for lectures relating to ecclesiastical architecture and ornament; clippings and essays, concerning Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Spokane, Wash., its design, evolution, and interior appointments; two scrapbooks containing clippings pertaining to the work of Keith and Whitehouse (1907-1914), Whitehouse's early partnership with George Keith, and Whitehouse & Price (1900-1925), his well-known architectural firm co-owned by Ernest V. Price; and miscellaneous papers relating to the estate of Arthur T. Whitehouse. Includes information relating to designs for the cathedral, the Hutton Settlement (Spokane, Wash., orphanage), early buildings for Whitworth College, Spokane, Wash., and various buildings at several Northwest Pacific universities and colleges.
Repository
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (Eastern Washington State Historical Society)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org
Access Restrictions

Collection is not restricted.

Additional Reference Guides

Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Harold Whitehouse came to Spokane and practiced architecture in partnership with George Keith until 1914. The young firm produced many residences and business buildings, particularly in Spokane. In 1914, Whitehouse joined with Ernest V. Price (1881-1975) in a partnership that designed some of Spokane’s most notable structures, including the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the Hutton Settlement, and early buildings for Whitworth College. Elsewhere in the Northwest, projects included buildings for the University of Washington, University of Idaho, and Washington State College, and more than 200 churches. Whitehouse’s expertise on architectural ornament and the integration of art and architecture made him unequally qualified and sensitive for the thoughtful and consistent design of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

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Content Description

The collection contains notes for lectures on ecclesiastical architecture and ornament, undated; clippings and essays relating to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, its design, evolution, and interior appointments; two scrapbooks containing clippings on the work of Keith and Whitehouse, and Whitehouse and Price, 1900-1925; and miscellaneous papers relating to the estate of Arthur T. Whitehouse (1857-1936).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher

Preferred Citation

Harold Whitehouse Papers (MsSC 189), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Helen Whitehouse Hamblen and Bruce Whitehouse.

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Subject Terms

  • Anglican church buildings--Washington (State)
  • Architectural design
  • Architectural firms--Washington (State)
  • Architecture--Washington (State)
  • Cathedrals--Designs and plans
  • Cathedrals--Washington (State)
  • Church architecture--Washington (State)
  • Church decoration and ornament--Washington (State)
  • College buildings
  • Decedents' estates--Washington (State)
  • Orphanages--Designs and plans
  • Orphanages--Washington (State)
  • Universities and colleges--Northwest, Pacific
  • Universities and colleges--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Keith, George H.
  • Price, Ernest V., 1881-1975
  • Whitehouse, Arthur T., 1857-1936--Estate
  • Whitehouse, Harold Clarence, 1884-1974--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Spokane, Wash.)
  • Episcopal Church--Washington (State)
  • Hutton Settlement (Spokane, Wash.)
  • Whitworth College

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific--Architecture
  • Northwest, Pacific--Education--Universities and colleges
  • Spokane (Wash.)--Architecture
  • Spokane (Wash.)--Education--Universities and colleges
  • Spokane (Wash.)--Business, industries, and trades--Architects
  • Spokane (Wash.)--Charitable and social work--Orphanages
  • Spokane (Wash.)--Churches and religious affairs--Episcopal
  • Washington (State)--Architecture
  • Washington (State)--Education--Universities and colleges
  • Washington (State)--Business, industries, and trades--Architects
  • Washington (State)--Charitable and social work--Orphanages
  • Washington (State)--Churches and religious affairs--Episcopal

Form or Genre Terms

  • Essays
  • Scrapbooks

Occupations

  • Architects--Washington (State)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Keith and Whitehouse (Spokane, Wash.) (creator)
    • Whitehouse & Price (creator)
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