Joel Edward Ferris Papers, 1938-1961
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ferris, Joel Edward, 1874-1960
- Title
- Joel Edward Ferris Papers
- Dates
- 1938-1961 (inclusive)19381961
- Quantity
- 1.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 95 (collection)
- Summary
- The papers of J. E. Ferris mostly include his Washington State University Friends of the Library correspondence.
- 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 Note
Joel Edward Ferris (1874-1960) was first President of the Board of Directors for Friends of the Library of Washington State University, 1938-1948, and served on the Board until his death in 1960. Ferris was Chairman of the Spokane and Eastern Division of the Seattle-First National Bank, Spokane, President of the Eastern Washington Historical Society and had received an honorary degree of doctor of laws from Whitman College and Washington State University. on the Board until his death in 1960. Ferris was Chairman of the Spokane and Eastern Division of the Seattle-First National Bank, Spokane, President of the Eastern Washington Historical Society and had received an honorary degree of doctor of laws from Whitman College and Washington State University.
Content Description
The papers of J. E. Ferris include his Washington State University Friends of the Library correspondence, comprising correspondence concerning the Judge Walter B. Beals Library (1938-1949); the files of correspondence of the WSU Library with Ferris (1938-1961); and WSU President Ernest O. Holland's correspondence with Ferris (1946-1950). Also included in the collection are pamphlets and newspaper articles written by Ferris and miscellaneous newspaper clippings and pamphlets concerning WSU.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Joel Edward Ferris Papers, 1938-1961 (Cage 95)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This collection was compiled from the papers of Joel E. Ferris, donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1961 by Mrs. Cecil R. Fuller, and related material from the files of E. O. Holland and the library.
Processing Note
This collection was processed in May of 1973 by Jan Brzoska and Terry Abraham.
Related Materials
Washington State University Friends of the Library Records, 1938-1979 (Archives 116)
MASC also holds multiple collections of Washington State University Libraries papers and various WSU Libraries materials are available in the Washington State University Publications, 1891-2018 (WSU 011-999).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Ferris correspondence: Friends of the WSU Library
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Description: April 1946-October 1947Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: November 1947-March 1948Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: April 1948-June 1948Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: July 1948-September 1948Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: October 1948-December 1948Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: January 1949-July 1949Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: August 1949- October 1949Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: November 1949-January 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: February 1950-May 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: June 1950-October 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: November 1950-December 1951Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: January 1951-September 1953Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: October 1953-September 1954Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Series 2: Ferris correspondence about the Walter Beals Library
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Description: October 1938-December 1949Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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Series 3: Washington State University Library correspondence with Ferris
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Description: October 1938-December 1949Container: Box 2, Folder 15
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Description: January 1950-April 1958Container: Box 2, Folder 16
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Description: May 1958-December 1961Container: Box 2, Folder 17
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Description: Miscellaneous newspaper clippings and papers of Washington State UniversityContainer: Box 2, Folder 18
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Series 4: E. O. Holland correspondence with Ferris
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Description: January 1946-June 1948Container: Box 3, Folder 19
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Description: July 1948-March 1950Container: Box 3, Folder 20
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Series 5: Pamphlets and newspaper article written by Ferris
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Description: Early Outpost of the Fur Trade Empire, 1953 October 8Container: Box 3, Folder 21
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Description: Early Day Banking in the State of Washington October, 1958Container: Box 3, Folder 21
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Description: Curly Jim was a "Character," 1958 February 9Container: Box 3, Folder 21
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Description: Addresses at Dinner Meeting of the Friends of the Library, State College of Washington (bound volume). Includes speeches by Ferris, Herman J. Deutsch, Arnold L. Graves, and Francis J. Bowman; 1939 April 28Container: Box 3, Folder 22
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Banks and banking -- Washington (State) -- History
- Libraries -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources
Personal Names
- Beals, Walter B.
- Ferris, Joel Edward, 1874-1960 -- Archives
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. Friends of the Library
- Washington State University. Libraries
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific -- History
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Holland, Ernest Otto, 1874-1950 (creator)
