Spalding Family Papers, 1877-circa 1920s
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Henry Hart Spalding business account book, circa 1877-1890
- Henry Hart Spalding business account book, 1890-1892
- Check register, Marcus W. Spalding General Merchandise, circa 1920s
- Marcus W. Spalding bank statements, cancelled checks, and promissory note, circa 1920s
- Real estate bill of sale for Marcus W. Whitman purchase of Almota store, 1922
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Spalding family
- Title
- Spalding Family Papers
- Dates
- 1877-circa 1920s (inclusive)18771929
- Quantity
- 0.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 739 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of records related to Spalding family businesses in Almota, WA.
- 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
- English
Biographical Note
Henry Hart Spalding (1839-1898), business owner and operator of Almota, WA, was the son of Henry Harmon Spalding (1803-1874) and Eliza Hart Spalding (1807-1851), pioneer missionaries in the Pacific Northwest. His sons, including Marcus W. Spalding (1897-1975) and Horace H. Spalding (1881-1962), and Frederick Eugene Spalding (1885-1928), were actively engaged in various businesses in Almota.
Content Description
This collection consists of records related to Spalding family businesses in Almota, WA. They include account books and banking and real estate documents. The account books reflect transactions in products and services including grain, produce, wood, general merchandise, blacksmithing, and shipping.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
Spalding Family Papers, 1877-circa 1920s (Cage 739)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in a single chronological sequence.
Acquisition Information
These items were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Susan Armitage, along with her papers (MS 2008-14).
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman in 2009.
Related Materials
Henry Harmon Spalding Papers, 1836-1936 (Cage 143)
Horace H. and Belle R. Spalding Interview Transcript, 1960 (Cage 4139)
Spalding Warehouse Account Book, 1902-1905 (Cage 5018)
Spalding Mission, Lapwai Press Collection, circa 1800-2011 (Cage 5020)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Henry Hart Spalding business account book, circa 1877-1890Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Henry Hart Spalding business account book, 1890-1892Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Check register, Marcus W. Spalding General Merchandise, circa 1920sContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Marcus W. Spalding bank statements, cancelled checks, and promissory note, circa 1920sContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Real estate bill of sale for Marcus W. Whitman purchase of Almota store, 1922Container: Box 1, Folder 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Spalding, Henry Hart, -- 1839-1898 -- Archives
- Spalding, Marcus W., 1897-1975 -- Archives
Family Names
- Spalding family -- Archives
Geographical Names
- Almota (Wash.) -- History -- Sources
