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James Emerson Lindsey Papers, 1926-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lindsey, James Emerson
- Title
- James Emerson Lindsey Papers
- Dates
- 1926-1972 (inclusive)19261972
1931-1934 (bulk)19311934 - Quantity
- .25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 491 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of biographical sketches of Whitman County, Washington and Latah County, Idaho pioneers recorded by James Emerson Lindsey in 1931 and 1934.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of biographical sketches of Whitman County, Washington and Latah County, Idaho pioneers recorded by James Emerson Lindsey in 1931 and 1934. Significant individuals include Daniel Wright Boone, William H. Brabyn, Walter A. Fiscus, Oliver R. Hall, John Morris Klemgard, Christian Naffziger, George E. Ritchey, and Carson W. Taylor. These sketches include information about family origin, spouse and children, life achievements, and miscellaneous information.
Additional materials about George E. Ritchey include a newspaper clipping dating from 1926 and a memorandum from 1972.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
James Emerson Lindsey Papers, 1926-1972
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Andrew Anderson, Jr. | 1931 |
| 1 | 2 | Joseph C. Baird | 1934 |
| 1 | 3 | Daniel Wright Boone | 1934 |
| 1 | 4 | William H. Brabyn | 1934 |
| 1 | 5 | Joseph R. Collins | 1934 |
| 1 | 6 | Samuel Easto | circa 1934 |
| 1 | 7 | George W. Ellis | 1934 |
| 1 | 8 | Walter A. Fiscus | 1934 |
| 1 | 9 | Nicholas E. J. Gentry | 1934 |
| 1 | 10 | Walter Scott Getchell | 1934 |
| 1 | 11 | Walter C. Glaspey | 1934 |
| 1 | 12 | Oliver Hall | 1934 |
| 1 | 13 | Martha Estes Hawley | 1934 |
| 1 | 14 | Vincent L. Higgins (2 copies) | 1934 |
| 1 | 15 | Frederick A. Hodges | 1934 |
| 1 | 16 | Mary Catherine Byrd Johnson | 1934 |
| 1 | 17 | David R. Judson and Lucy Ann Judson Grant | 1934 |
| 1 | 18 | Charles O. Kellogg | 1934 |
| 1 | 19 | John Morris Klemgard | 1934 |
| 1 | 20 | James E. Lindsey | 1934 |
| 1 | 21 | Mrs. C. R. Moys (Emma D. Croyle) | 1934 |
| 1 | 22 | Christian Naffziger | 1934 |
| 1 | 23 | George A. Northrup | circa 1934 |
| 1 | 24 | Augusta R. Bott Peer | 1934 |
| 1 | 25 | George William (Billy) Reed | circa 1934 |
| 1 | 26 | George E. Ritchey: newspaper clipping, biographical sketch, memorandum, and notes | 1926, 1934, 1972, undated |
| 1 | 27 | Peter William Struppler | circa 1934 |
| 1 | 28 | Mrs. Jervis D. Swannack (Walula Elliott Hardy) | circa 1934 |
| 1 | 29 | Carson W. Taylor | 1934 |
| 1 | 30 | Thomas J. Torpey | 1934 |
| 1 | 31 | Henry I. Willis | 1934 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Idaho -- Latah County
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Washington (State) -- Whitman County
Personal Names
- Boone, Daniel Wright, -- 1885-1936
- Brabyn, William H., -- 1853-
- Fiscus, Walter A., -- 1880-
- Hall, Oliver R., -- 1852-1946
- Klemgard, John Morris, -- 1873-
- Naffziger, Christian, -- 1884-
- Ritchey, George E., -- 1870-
Morgan Clendenning
2013
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