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Account of the Development of the Colville Valley and of Mineral Deposits in Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia in 1880's Manuscript, 1936 June
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Abercrombie, W. R. (William Ralph), 1857-1943.
- Title
- Account of the Development of the Colville Valley and of Mineral Deposits in Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia in 1880's Manuscript
- Dates
- 1936 June (inclusive)1936-061936-06
- Quantity
- 1 Folder, (3 Pages)
- Collection Number
- Cage 1570 (collection)
- Summary
- A signed manuscript, written by William R. Abercrombie, on the history of mining in the Northwest United States, specifically the Colville valley region of Washington State. Abercrombie was a career U.S. Army officer who served in the area during the Indian Wars.
- 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
William R. Abercrombie (August 17, 1857 - November 8, 1943) was a career U.S. Army officer during the late 19th century. Raised in Long Island, New York, Abercrombie was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army by President U.S. Grant in 1877 and was assigned to the 2nd Infantry. He proceeded to the Pacific coast to join the Nez Perce War. After the war he served in a number of assignments including the Indian Wars, Abercrombie participated in many expeditions in the Northwest and Alaska. Abercrombie led the 1898 expedition seeking "an all-American route from coastal Alaska to the Klondike." The next year Abercrombie was responsible for constructing a military road to Eagle on the Yukon River. Fort Abercrombie in Kodiak, in the Territory of Alaska, was named in his honor.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
A signed manuscript, written by William R. Abercrombie, on the history of mining in the Colville valley region of Washington State.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Account of the Development of the Colville Valley and of Mineral Deposits in Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia in 1880's Manuscript, 1936 June (Cage 1570)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mines and mineral resources -- Northwest, Pacific -- History.
Personal Names
- Abercrombie, W. R. (William Ralph), 1857-1943 -- Records and correspondence.
Geographical Names
- Colville (Wash.) -- History.
