Elwyn Kechley Scrapbook, 1927-1934

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kechley, Gerald, 1919-; Kechley, Elwyn, 1910-2008
Title
Elwyn Kechley Scrapbook
Dates
1927-1934 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 box.)
Collection Number
Cage.881
Summary
Elwyn Kechley Scrapbook, 1927-1934. While a student at Washington State College, Kechley played in a band that performed on cruise ships in 1931 and 1932, and most of the material in the scrapbook relates to these experiences. Materials include photographs, newspapers (whole issues and clippings), and memorabilia.
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

Elwyn Kechley Scrapbook, 1927-1934. While a student at Washington State College, Kechley played in a band that performed on cruise ships in 1931 and 1932, and most of the material in the scrapbook relates to these experiences. Materials include photographs, newspapers (whole issues and clippings), and memorabilia. Included among the miscellaneous materials are two issues of Crimson and Gray, the newspaper of Chehalis (WA) High School (1927 February 22, 1928 March 14), and undated literature about the Isaacson Angle Blade Trac-Dozer.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Elwyn Kechley (1910-2008) was the son of the Rev. E.L. Kechley and Luella (Henderson) Kechley of Nebraska. He attended school in Chehalis, WA, and graduated from Washington State College in 1934. During his years at WSC, he worked on cruise ships as part of a band or orchestra.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2018.

Acquisition Information

Gerald Kechley donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2018 (MS-2018-02), via Liz Kennedy.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College students--Washington (State)--History--Sources
  • Musicians--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Kechley, Gerald, 1919- (fmo)

Cheryl Gunselman
2018

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