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St. Gall Catholic Church Records, 1889-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Saint Gall Catholic Church (Colton, Wash.)
Title
St. Gall Catholic Church Records
Dates
1889-1993 (inclusive)
1889-1943 (bulk)
Quantity
0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
Cage 384 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of ledgers, accounts, correspondence, souvenirs, photographs and a membership directory of St. Gall Catholic Church and Parish in Colton, Washington.
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 and German,
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Content Description

This collection consists of records of St. Gall Catholic Church and Parish in Colton, Washington. It contains ledgers, correspondence, souvenirs and photographs from 1889-1943, as well as a membership directory from 1993, the 100th anniversary of the parish, which includes an updated church and parish history. The records include a sermon by the Rev. James Frei, St. Gall first priest, as well as many records of the Ernest Becker family and miscellaneous materials on the history of Colton.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

St. Gall Catholic Church Records, 1889-1993 (Cage 384)

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Theresa Reisenauer.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: The Echo of St. Gertrude’s
    Dates: 1939-1940
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Treasurer’s book
    Dates: 1889-1894
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Church record book (includes city of Colton information)
    Dates: 1889-1919
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Transcription of record books
    Dates: 1886-1897
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: John K. Becker diary/ledger
    Dates: 1893-1924
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Transcript of John K. Becker diary
    Dates: 1889-1899
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Letter asking for church in Colton to be built
    Dates: 1891 December 21
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Subscription list for Catholic Church, Colton, Washington
    Dates: 1889 December 02
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Centennial pamphlet
    Dates: 1993
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9