Morton Electric records, 1950-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Morton Electric
Title
Morton Electric records
Dates
1950-1959 (inclusive)
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 NoteReturn to Top

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.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1:   General files ,  1950-1959Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Bids
1957
1 2
Bids
1958
1 3
Building Materials-Prices
1958
1 4
Canadian-Game Permits
Undated
1 5
Civil Aeronautics Administration
1957
1 6
Contracts
1954-1957
1 7
Credit Bureau Information
1957
1 8
General Correspondence
1958
1 9
General Credit Information
1957
1 10
House
1952-1958
1 11
House Remodel
1959
1 12
Kitchen Remodel
1959
1 13
Loose Papers
1955
1 14
Miscellaneous Bills-Paid by Check
1958
1 15
Miscellaneous Paid by Check
1959
1 16
Miscellaneous Paid Checks
1956
1 17
M.R. Property
1956
1 18
New Shop
1953
1 19
Paid by Check
1957
1 20
Tel-Electric
1956-1957
2 21
Time Sheets
1958
2 22
Westchester Electric Company
1957

Series 2:  Ledger, 1954-1958Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
2 23
A
1954-1958
2 24
B
1954-1958
2 25
C
1954-1958
2 26
D
1954-1958
2 27
E
1954-1958
2 28
F
1954-1958
2 29
G
1954-1958
2 30
H
1954-1958
2 31
J
1954-1958
2 32
K
1954-1958
2 33
L
1954-1958
2 34
M
1954-1958
2 35
N
1954-1958
2 36
O
1954-1958
2 37
P
1954-1958
2 38
R
1954-1958
2 39
S
1954-1958
2 40
T-U-V
1954-1958
2 41
W-X-Y-Z
1954-1958

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Colfax (Wash.) -- History -- Sources.
  • Electricians -- Archives.

Corporate Names

  • Morton Electric--Archives.

Finding aid prepared by Steven Bingo.
2016

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