Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers, 1923-1973

The Oliver and Ellen Ricketts collection, dated 1923 through 1973, comprises seven series. Series one is the estate papers of Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts. Washington State University honorary society certificates and academic transcripts for Ellen Ricketts and her daughter, Auril Ricketts, in addition to Ellen's social work professional papers, complete series two. The third series includes correspondence generated by family members and friends. The Ricketts' personal financial records comprise series four while income tax data and Whitman County tax statements make up series five. Series six consists of maps, real estate agreements, assessment notices, and correspondence related to a lot in Juanita Crest division in Seattle owned by the Ricketts. The final, seventh, series contains miscellaneous papers and a commonplace book.