"Two McCroskey Brothers" Scrapbook, 1879-1962
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McCroskey, Hermon Emerson
- Title
- "Two McCroskey Brothers" Scrapbook
- Dates
- 1879-1962 (inclusive)18791962
- Quantity
- .25 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 789 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of a single volume, a scrapbook of mementos of brothers Hermon and Floyd McCroskey.
- 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
Biographical Note
Hermon Emerson McCroskey (1893-1978) and Floyd Talmage McCroskey (1893-1964) were the "Two McCroskey Brothers" named in this scrapbook's title. Both brothers were born in Whitman County, WA, to Solon and Mary Alice McCroskey. Both graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, WA and served in World War I. Hermon, who assembled and annotated the album, was an executive for Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. Floyd remained in Washington State, and worked as an executive in the airline, finance, and insurance industries.
Content Description
This collection consists of a single volume, a scrapbook of mementos of brothers Hermon and Floyd McCroskey. Both their personal and professional activities are represented in photographs, news clippings, letters, postcards, and ephemera.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] "Two McCroskey Brothers" Scrapbook, 1879-1962
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- McCroskey, Floyd Talmage
Corporate Names
- Paramount Pictures, Inc. -- Employees -- Archives
Family Names
- McCroskey family -- History -- Sources
