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Frederick William Buchholz Papers, 1863-1929

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Buchholz, Frederick William
Title
Frederick William Buchholz Papers
Dates
1863-1929 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear foot of shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 204 (collection)
Summary
Correspondence of F. W. Buchholz, texts of sermons, and clippings and photographs. In addition there are correspondence, diaries, certificates and other papers of Helena Frances Richter Spalding Buchholz and her step-daughter Effie L. Spalding.
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, German
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Biographical Note

Frederick William Buchholz (1841-1929) was a German Methodist minister in Eastern Washington, circa 1886-1907.

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Content Description

This collection contains correspondence of F. W. Buchholz concerning church politics, business activities, primarily as officer of the Yellow Jacket Gold Mining Company, Spokane, Washington, and family matters concerning litigation over lands and estates; also texts of sermons, circa 1871-1893, and clippings and photographs concerning the German Methodist Church in Washington State. In addition there are correspondence, diaries, certificates and other papers of Helena Frances Richter Spalding Buchholz and her stepdaughter Effie L. Spalding concerning social, educational and literary activities in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Papers of F.W. and Helena Buchholz, 1863-1929

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 to the WSU Libraries by Helena Frances Richter Spalding Buchholz.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Correspondence and certificates
    Dates: 1863-1899
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Correspondence and records
    Dates: 1900-1906
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Correspondence and records
    Dates: 1907
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Correspondence and records
    Dates: 1908-1909
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Correspondence and records
    Dates: 1910
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Effie L. Spalding diary
    Dates: 1878-1879
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1911
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1912-1913
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1914-1929
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: Sermons
    Dates: 1871-1893
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4-5
  • Description: Sweet Clover Literary Club (Chicago)
    Dates: 1896-1897
    Container: Box 2, Folder 6
  • Description: Clippings, photographs and miscellaneous items
    Dates: Undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 7
  • Description: Supporting documentation for collection (genealogy)
    Dates:
    Container: Box 2, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs
  • Germans -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence
  • Methodists -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence
  • Mineral industries -- Finance -- Washington (State) -- Spokane
  • Mineral industries -- Washington (State) -- Spokane
  • Yellow Jacket Gold Mining Company (Spokane, Wash.)

Personal Names

  • Buchholz, Frederick William
  • Buchholz, Helena Frances Richter Spalding
  • Spalding, Effie L.
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