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Irene Heinrich and Ilene Heinrich Papers, 1911-1969
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Heinrich, Irene M., 1910-1999.
- Title
- Irene Heinrich and Ilene Heinrich Papers
- Dates
- 1911-1969 (inclusive)19111969
- Quantity
- 1.25 linear feet of shelf space, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 779 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists almost entirely of letters from sisters Irene and Ilene Heinrich to their family in Spokane.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Irene M. Heinrich (1910-1999) and Ilene I. Heinrich (1910-1999) were twin sisters who grew up near Cheney, Washington. They attended Washington State College from 1929 to 1933. Both earned bachelor's degrees, Irene in Home Economics and Ilene in Zoology.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists mainly of letters from sisters Irene and Ilene Heinrich to their family in Spokane. They reported extensively on their experiences as Washington State College students, writing about their classes and professors, labs, social and cultural events, their friends and acquaintances, and campus jobs they took to help pay their educational expenses during the early years of the Great Depression. Both sisters were residents of Erani House.
In addition to the sisters' letters home, the collection includes one letter from their mother, Katherine Heinrich of Spokane, papers related to the Erani Club, memorabilia, and photographs, including photographs of Ilene and Irene Heinrich and a student group portrait taken on the steps of Senior Hall.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Irene Heinrich and Ilene Heinrich papers, 1929-1933
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in a single series. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
Katherine Olson, daughter of Ilene Heinrich Marckx and niece of Irene Heinrich Jencks, and Murray Brian Jencks, Irene Jencks's son, donated these materials to the Washington State University Libraries in 2012 (MS 2012-12). Murray Brian Jencks also made additional donations in 2020 (MS 2020-13).
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman. 2020 additions were processed by Gayle O'Hara.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | 1929 September 15-October 10 |
| 1 | 2 | 1929 October 11-November 6 |
| 1 | 3 | 1929 November 8-25 |
| 1 | 4 | 1929 December 13-1930 January 30 |
| 1 | 5 | 1930 February 3-March 9 |
| 1 | 6 | 1930 March 16-April 21 |
| 1 | 7 | 1930 April 30-November 10 |
| 1 | 8 | 1930 November 20-1931 February 1 |
| 1 | 9 | 1931 February 10-April 15 |
| 1 | 10 | 1931 April 19-June 1 |
| 1 | 11 | 1931 September 22-October 28 |
| 2 | 12 | 1931 October 30-1932 January 4 |
| 2 | 13 | 1932 January 8-March 18 |
| 2 | 14 | 1932 March [13?]-May 2 |
| 2 | 15 | 1932 May 9-July 7 |
| 2 | 16 | 1932 July 16-October 8 |
| 2 | 17 | 1932 October 15-December 3 |
| 2 | 18 | 1932 December 11-1933 February 16 |
| 2 | 19 | 1933 February 21-March 18 |
| 2 | 20 | 1933 March 23-May 29 |
| 2 | 21 | 1933 August 10 |
Photographs and DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 2 | 22 | Photographs, 1911-1969 |
| 2 | 22.1 | Baby Bonnet, circa 1910 |
| 3 | 23 | Commencement programs, Washington State College,
1933-1934 |
| 3 | 24 | Irene Heinrich, Washington State College diploma and commencement announcement,
1933 |
| 3 | 25 | Erani Club newsletters, 1931-1945 |
| 3 | 26 | Erani Club mailing lists, circa 1930s-1940s |
| 3 | 27 | Irene Heinrich, WSC memorabilia, circa
1929-1933 |
| 3 | 28 | Irene Heinrich, dietician internship certificate, 1934 |
| 3 | 29 | [Collection documentation file] |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College students -- Washington (State) -- History -- Sources
Corporate Names
- Heinrich, Ilene I., 1910-1999 -- Archives
- Heinrich, Irene M., 1910-1999 -- Archives
- Washington State University -- History -- Sources
- Washington State University -- Students
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Heinrich, Ilene I., 1910-1999. (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2012
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