Morton Electric records - Archives West

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Morton Electric
Title: Morton Electric records
Dates: 1950-1959 (inclusive)
19501959
Quantity: 1.0 linear feet of shelf space, (2 containers)
Collection Number: Cage 840 (collection)
Summary: The Morton Electric Records consists of records documenting the work and finances of Morton Electric, a firm based in Colfax that performed electrical wiring and repair. The records also contains a small number of personal records for the company's priorietor, Jack E. Morton.
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

Biographical Note

Morton Electric was owned and operated by Jack E. (1914-1979) and Irene M. (1914-1986) Morton. The company was located at S. 1016 Main Street in Colfax, Washington.

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Content Description

This collection consists of records from 1950 to 1959 for the Morton Electric, located in Colfax Washington. It includes financial statements, bank records, employee records, contracts, bills, and correspondence.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]. Morton Electric Records, 1950-1959. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into two series, General files and Ledger.

Series 1: General files, 1950-1959. This series consists of financial records, correspondence, and records about Jack Morton's interest in aviation.

Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958. This series consists of pages of a ledger and documents the work performed by Morton Electric organized by client.

Acquisition Information

The Morton Electric Reocrds were donated to Washington State University by Richard Old in 1988 (MS 1988-36).

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Cody Leander and Steven Bingo in 2016.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Bids
  
  Dates: 1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 1
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Bids
  
  Dates: 1958
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 2
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Building Materials-Prices
  
  Dates: 1958
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 3
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Canadian-Game Permits
  
  Dates: Undated
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 4
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Civil Aeronautics Administration
  
  Dates: 1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 5
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Contracts
  
  Dates: 1954-1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 6
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Credit Bureau Information
  
  Dates: 1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 7
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: General Correspondence
  
  Dates: 1958
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 8
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: General Credit Information
  
  Dates: 1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 9
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: House
  
  Dates: 1952-1958
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 10
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: House Remodel
  
  Dates: 1959
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 11
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Kitchen Remodel
  
  Dates: 1959
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 12
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Loose Papers
  
  Dates: 1955
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 13
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Miscellaneous Bills-Paid by Check
  
  Dates: 1958
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 14
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Miscellaneous Paid by Check
  
  Dates: 1959
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 15
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Miscellaneous Paid Checks
  
  Dates: 1956
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 16
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: M.R. Property
  
  Dates: 1956
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 17
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: New Shop
  
  Dates: 1953
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 18
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Paid by Check
  
  Dates: 1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 19
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Tel-Electric
  
  Dates: 1956-1957
  
  Container: Box 1 , Folder 20
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Time Sheets
  
  Dates: 1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 21
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
- Description: Westchester Electric Company
  
  Dates: 1957
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 22
  
  Location: Series 1: General files, 1950-1959
Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: A
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 23
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: B
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 24
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: C
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 25
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: D
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 26
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: E
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 27
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: F
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 28
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: G
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 29
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: H
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 30
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: J
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 31
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: K
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 32
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: L
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 33
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: M
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 34
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: N
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 35
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: O
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 36
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: P
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 37
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: R
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 38
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: S
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 39
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: T-U-V
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 40
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958
- Description: W-X-Y-Z
  
  Dates: 1954-1958
  
  Container: Box 2 , Folder 41
  
  Location: Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958

Morton Electric records, 1950-1959

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Biographical Note

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative Information

Arrangement

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: General files, 1950-1959

Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958

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