Julius Johnson Agency (Almira, WA) records, 1906-1942

Overview of the Collection

Title
Julius Johnson Agency (Almira, WA) records
Dates
1906-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
Cage.908
Summary
This collection consists of records from the Julius Johnson Agency, dealing with real estate transactions in the region of Almira, Washington.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists mainly of abstracts of title describing the history of ownership to facilitate real estate transactions. These abstracts were completed by outside companies for the Almira State Bank. The collection also contains a small amount of other real estate transaction documents, notably materials related to the sale of land facilitated by the Almira State Bank for the Columbia Basin Project.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Julius Johnson (1864-1949) served as the President of the Almira (WA) State Bank, as well as the first mayor of the town of Almira when it was incorporated in 1903. The Almira State Bank facilitated many land sales in the region, and the abstracts of title in this collection cover Douglas, Grant, and Lincoln counties.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

The suggested citation for the collection is:

[Item Description]; Julius Johnson Agency Records, 1906-1942; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries; Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series. Series 1 consists of abstracts of title, arranged by county and then in chronological order. Series 2 is a single folder of other land transaction documentation, arranged chronologically.

Processing Note

James Feller processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

This collection was received from Pat Hawkin in the Washington State University History Department after being donated by Homer Evers (MS.1994.63).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Abstracts of title, 1906-1942 Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Douglas County abstracts of title.
1907-1917
1 2
Grant County abstracts of title.
1910-1916
1 3
Grant County abstracts of title.
1917-1937
1 4
Grant County, Columbia Basin Project.
1935-1942
1 5
Lincoln County abstracts of title.
1906-1908
1 6
Lincoln County abstracts of title.
1912-1916
1 7
Lincoln County abstracts of title.
1919-1937

Subordinate Component # 2Return to Top

Container(s): Box Series 2: Other land transaction documents, 1936-1937

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 8
Other land transaction documents.
1936-1937

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Real estate business--Washington (State)
  • Real property--Washington (State)--Douglas County
  • Real property--Washington (State)--Grant County
  • Real property--Washington (State)--Lincoln County