Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Series 1: Ferris correspondence: Friends of the WSU Library
- Series 2: Ferris correspondence about the Walter Beals Library
- Series 3: Washington State University Library correspondence with Ferris
- Series 4: E. O. Holland correspondence with Ferris
- Series 5: Pamphlets and newspaper article written by Ferris
- Names and Subjects
Joel Edward Ferris Papers, 1938-1961
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 NoteReturn to Top
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Ferris correspondence: Friends of the WSU LibraryReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | April 1946-October 1947 |
| 1 | 2 | November 1947-March 1948 |
| 1 | 3 | April 1948-June 1948 |
| 1 | 4 | July 1948-September 1948 |
| 1 | 5 | October 1948-December 1948 |
| 1 | 6 | January 1949-July 1949 |
| 1 | 7 | August 1949- October 1949 |
| 1 | 8 | November 1949-January 1950 |
| 1 | 9 | February 1950-May 1950 |
| 1 | 10 | June 1950-October 1950 |
| 2 | 11 | November 1950-December 1951 |
| 2 | 12 | January 1951-September 1953 |
| 2 | 13 | October 1953-September 1954 |
Series 2: Ferris correspondence about the Walter Beals LibraryReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 2 | 14 | October 1938-December 1949 |
Series 3: Washington State University Library correspondence with FerrisReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 2 | 15 | October 1938-December 1949 |
| 2 | 16 | January 1950-April 1958 |
| 2 | 17 | May 1958-December 1961 |
| 2 | 18 | Miscellaneous newspaper clippings and
papers of Washington State University |
Series 4: E. O. Holland correspondence with FerrisReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 3 | 19 | January 1946-June 1948 |
| 3 | 20 | July 1948-March 1950 |
Series 5: Pamphlets and newspaper article written by FerrisReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 3 | 21 | Early Outpost of the Fur Trade Empire,
1953 October 8 |
| 3 | 21 | Early Day Banking in the State of
Washington October, 1958 |
| 3 | 21 | Curly Jim was a "Character," 1958 February
9 |
| 3 | 22 | 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 28 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Banks and banking -- Washington (State) -- History
- Libraries -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources
Personal Names
Corporate Names
Geographical Names
Other Creators
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Personal Names
Finding aid prepared by Jan Brzoska and Terry Abraham
2025
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