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Harry Morton Chambers Papers, 1928-1942

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Chambers, Harry Morton
Title
Harry Morton Chambers Papers
Dates
1928-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
.75 feet of linear shelf space, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Cage 152 (collection)
Summary
Harry Morton Chambers' correspondence, research and lecture notes, bibliographies, syllabi, exams, and other papers related to his teaching of economics at Washington State College.
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
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Biographical Note

Harry Morton Chambers (1888- ) was a registrar and instructor in economics at Washington State College circa 1920s-1940s. Additionally, Chambers was the WSU alumni secretary, the graduate manager, and the faculty adviser for the interfraternity council.

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Content Description

This collection consists of correspondence, research and lecture notes, bibliographies, syllabi, exams, and other papers relating to Harry Morton Chambers' work as an economics instructor at Washington State College. Chambers' courses consisted of "Economics 100 and 101: Economic Development of the Pacific Northwest," "Economics 1," "Economics 2," "Economics 47: The Economic Development of the Land Grant College," and "Economics 20 and 21: Fairchild, Furniss, and Buck Elementary Economics."

The correspondence in the collection includes inquiries from Chambers to individuals and organizations requesting materials, reports, and charts to be utilized in his courses.

The collection also includes Chambers' lecture notes and maps of the United States and the Pacific Northwest.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

Harry Morton Chambers Papers, 1928-1942

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries in June of 1963 by Mrs. H. M. Chambers.

Bibliography

"State College Alumni to Form Organization," Centralia Hub, March 25, 1920. "President Lighty to Open Three Day Convention with Fourth Hour Synod," Washington State Evergreen (Pullman, WA), March 6, 1940.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1935 June-1936 July
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: "The Growth of Trade through the Panama Canal" by Harry Morton Chambers
    Dates: 1929-1930
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Economics 100, Economic Development of the Pacific Northwest: lecture notes and maps
    Dates: circa 1930-1933
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Economics 101, Economic Development of the Pacific Northwest: lecture notes
    Dates: circa 1930-1938
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Economics 101, Economic Development of the Pacific Northwest: thesis subjects, exams, and maps
    Dates: circa 1929-1934
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Economics 101, Economic Development of the Pacific Northwest: class related materials
    Dates: circa 1934-1936
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Economics 1: syllabus, notes, and American Council Economics Test materials
    Dates: circa 1928-1929
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Economics 2: "abstracts and notes," bibliography, and business activity charts
    Dates: circa 1928-1942
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Economics 47, The Economic Development of the Land Grant College: lecture notes
    Dates: circa 1929-1936
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Economics 20 and 21, Fairchild, Furniss, and Buck Elementary Economics: syllabus, questions, and lecture notes
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 10

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Subject Terms

  • Economics -- Study and teaching -- Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University. College of Business and Economics -- History

Geographical Names

  • Northwest, Pacific -- Economic conditions
  • Northwest, Pacific -- Economic development -- Bibliography
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