Howard Chase Papers, 1912-1942

Overview of the Collection

Title
Howard Chase Papers
Dates
1912-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.25 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
Cage.884
Summary
This collection of materials from Howard Chase, the manager of an iron works in Colfax, WA, consists of documents related to the company, as well as research about coal that he conducted during his time at Washington State College, and a small amount of local history material.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Howard Chase, a resident of Colfax, WA, graduated from Washington State College in 1913 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. By 1926, Chase was the manager of the Colfax Iron Works, a company which manufactured and sold metal products for surrounding farms, as well as specialty machining.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of assorted papers, mainly relating to a research study about coal varieties, as well as a small reference notebook with information about products and materials supplied by the Colfax Iron Works. The collection also contains a small folder of Whitman County Defense Council newsletters dating from 1942. The collection also contains designs and sales brochures for the Allen Dense Air Ice Machines.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Howard Chase Papers, 1912-1942 Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

George W. von Arb donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1988 (MS.1988.30).

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Colfax (Wash.)--History--Sources.
  • Iron foundries--Whitman County (Wash.)--History--Sources

Geographical Names

  • Whitman County (Wash.)--History--Sources

James Feller
2018

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