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Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers, 1923-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ricketts, Oliver Preston, 1875-1971
- Title
- Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers
- Dates
- 1923-1973 (inclusive)19231973
- Quantity
- 1 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 354 (collection)
- Summary
- Correspondence, financial and other papers concerning real estate, education, finances and the settlement of estates of the Ricketts family of Pullman and Seattle.
- 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
Oliver Preston Ricketts, born October 27, 1879, and his wife Ellen (Clark) Ricketts, born August 3, 1883, were longtime residents of Pullman. The couple had four children: Mrs. Auril Brown, Bernard, Evelyn (d.1925), and Vernon. Ellen graduated from Washington State University in 1933, and was subsequently engaged in social work with the King County Welfare Department. Oliver was a Post Office mail carrier for twenty-seven years.
After retirement, the Ricketts managed their Pullman apartment building and Ellen pursued her interest in family and pioneer history. Ellen passed away in her eighty-fifth year on September 23, 1968 and Mr. Ricketts followed on October 5, 1971 at the age of ninety-one years.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers, 1923-1973 (Cage 354)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Papers are ordered chronologically within each series.
Acquisition Information
The Oliver and Ellen Ricketts papers were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Mrs. Bernard Ricketts in October 1977.
Related Materials
Bernard G. Ricketts Papers, 1938-1975 (Cage 355)
William Clark Family Papers, 1740-1926 (Cage 77)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: EstatesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-3 | Ellen (Clark) Ricketts Estate 75
|
1963-1971 |
| 1 | 4 | Oliver P. Ricketts Estate 14
|
1968-1973 |
Series 2: Educational and ProfessionalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 5 | King County Welfare Department 8
|
1941-1952 |
| 1 | 6 | Washington State University 10
|
1932-1952 |
Series 3: CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 7 | Personal Correspondence 20
|
1923-1968 |
| 1 | 8 | Myrtle (Ricketts) Johnson 5
|
1968-1969 |
Series 4: FinancesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 9 | Banking 12
|
1942-1968 |
| 1 | 10 | Retirement and Social Security 15
|
1961-1971 |
| 1 | 11 | Financial Records 60
|
1969-1972 |
Series 5: TaxesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 12 | Income Taxes 35
|
1955-1972 |
| 1 | 13 | Whitman County Taxes 7
|
1933-1936 |
Series 6: Juanita Crest LotReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 14-19 | Juanita Crest Lot 75
|
1947-1968 |
Series 7: Other PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 20 | Commonplace Book 1
|
undated |
| 2 | 21 | Miscellaneous 28
|
1941-1966 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Ricketts, Ellen Adeline Clark, 1883-1968 -- Archives
- Ricketts, Oliver Preston, 1875-1971 -- Archives
Family Names
- Ricketts family -- Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ricketts, Ellen Adeline Clark, 1883-1968 (creator)
Family Names
- Ricketts family (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Pat Graham Pidcock
2022
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