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Walter Perkins Papers, circa 1898-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Perkins, Walter A.
- Title
- Walter Perkins Papers
- Dates
- circa 1898-1970 (inclusive)18981970
- Quantity
- .25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 839 (collection)
- Summary
- Spanish-American War (Philippines) scrapbook and miscellaneous papers of Walter A. Perkins (circa 1876-1940), a member of Company E, Infantry, First Washington Volunteers.
- Repository
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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 NoteReturn to Top
Walter A. Perkins (circa 1876-1940) of Yakima, WA, served in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War as a member of Company E, Infantry, First Washington Volunteers. After his return, he lived in Seattle and also in the eastern part of Washington State. He served as a Seattle police officer, and became prominent in the real estate business and in politics with the Washington State Democratic Party.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Walter Perkins during and shortly after his service as a private in Company E, Infantry, First Washington Volunteers, in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War, and a small amount of miscellaneous material. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, official documents related to Perkins's military service, calling cards, photographs, and letters.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Walter Perkins Papers, circa 1898-1970
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2016
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
