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American Legion Maynard-Price Post of Pullman #52 Records, 1920-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
American Legion Maynard-Price Post of Pullman #52
Title
American Legion Maynard-Price Post of Pullman #52 Records
Dates
1920-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 containers., (4 linear feet of shelf space.), (8700 items.)
Collection Number
Cage 514
Summary
4 ft. Summary Papers pertaining to the National and/or state organization; records of the local post on activities, new building projects, minutes, correspondence, finances, members, bulletins, and by-laws.
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 for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The Maynard-Price Post #52 of the American Legion was first established in 1919. Charter members of the group included: Cleo Miller, Roy H. Butler, Harry A. Stuppler, W. J. Broehl, Frank Fulkerth, Clem A. Yelle, George Gannon, and Frank W. Zink. The Maynard-Price Post of Pullman was part of the larger Whitman County Organization #1 which was formed during the same time period. Many other area towns also had posts, including: Colfax, Colton, LaCrosse, Rosalia, Tekoa and Garfield. The Pullman Post was named for two local men killed in action during World War I, Boyd Maynard and Ivan Price.

The main goals of the Pullman American Legion included gaining government and public support for veterans and community betterment. One of the specific projects of the post was the construction of the Legion Hall/Medical Center building at Blaine and Grand streets in Pullman in the early 1950's. The building was later sold in 1969. The Legion also sponsored many children's programs and Summer Legion Baseball.

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Content Description

The records labeled as American Legion 1950-1954, are those which although collected by the Pullman Post pertain to the national or state organization rather than to the Maynard-Price Post specifically. The files contain many bulletins and informational materials on various Legion-sponsored programs and committees.

The Maynard-Price Post #52, 1920-1969, 1978 section contains post record on activities, new building project, committees, correspondence, finances, and membership.

The Whitman County Organization #1, 1920-1923 group contains the earliest records on the Legion. It is comprised of bulletins, by-laws, correspondence, minutes and the Report of the Finance Officer.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 514, American Legion Maynard-Price Post of Pullman #52 Records . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The records of the Pullman American Legion have been divided into four groups: American Legion, 1950-1954; Maynard-Price Post, 1920-1969, 1978; Whitman County Organization #1, 1920-1923; and Membership Cards, 1922-1950.

All records in the first three sections are filed alphabetically by subject. The papers contained within the folders have been left in their original order wherever possible.

The fourth group, Membership Cards, 1922-1950 were separated out for processing convenience. This group is made up of six file drawers of 3" X 5" cards, which remain in their original sequence. Also contained in Box #3 is a large photograph of Legion members from 1921.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Maynard-Price Post #52 of the American Legion were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Vern Welter (MS 81-44) in October of 1981.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • World War, 1914-1918--Societies, etc.--Records and correspondence

Corporate Names

  • American Legion. Maynard-Price Post of Pullman No. 52. --Archives (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Barbara Kovarik Gahl
2012

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