Eastern Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Clarence D. Martin Papers
SPC 973-0009
1 microfilm reel, 1 file folder
1906-1942
Resident of Cheney, Washington and governor of Washington State (1933-1941). Collection is fragmentary and contains correspondence, diagrams, newsclippings, reports, and one photograph, mainly related to Eastern Washington College of Education (later Eastern Washington University).
The collection is in English.
Clarence Daniel Martin was born in Cheney in 1886, and was the first Washington-born individual to become Governor of the State of Washington. He had two terms in office, from 1933 until 1941, and attempted to secure the nomination for a third time, but failed to do so. He retired to private life in Cheney, and passed away in 1955.
This collections contains correspondence, diagrams, newsclippings, reports, and one photograph. The material is related to the appointment of members to the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington College of Education (EWCE), and the apportionment of state funds for the construction of Hargreaves Library (later Hargreaves Hall) on the campus of EWCE (later Eastern Washington University).
Organized into five series: I. Correspondence, Diagrams, & Reports, 1934-1940. II Envelopes, 1906-1942. III. Newspaper Clippings, 1937-1941. IV. Call for City Warrants, 1937. V. Photographs, 1937.
Collection is open to the public.
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Clarence D. Martin Papers; SPC 973-0009; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.
Transferred from Washington State University Archives, 1973.
Previous accession number: 73-8.
Washington State University, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections holds the major collection of Martin's personal and professional papers: Clarence Daniel Martin Papers (Cage 336): http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv76609.
College trustees--Selection and appointment--Washington (State)--Cheney
Government aid to higher education--Washington (State)--Cheney
Governors--Washington (State)
Washington (State)
Colleges and Universities
Correspondence, Diagrams and Reports
1934-1940
Microfilm reel 1
Microfilm Reel 1/1
Envelopes
1906-1942
Future Farmers of America, Blackhawk Chapter
March 16, 1942
1
F.M. Martin Co.
February 7, 1940
1
Cheney Branch, Seattle First National Bank
February 1, 1940
1
F.M. Martin Co.
September 12, 1935
1
State Normal School – Training School
March 18, 1932
1
F.M. Martin Co.
July 27, 1930
1
F.M. Martin Co.
March 28, 1906
1
Newspaper Clippings
1937-1941
"Citizens Must Strictly Obey Black-Out Rules Or Be Punished", Spokane Spokesman-Review
December 16, 1941
1
"Notice of Lands for Sale", Colville Statesman Index
June 6, 1941
1
"Notice – Regulation No. 428", (State Game Commission). Paper unidentified, possibly Colville Statesman Index
January 17, 1940
1
"Ordinance No. 271 (N.S.), Ordinance No. 269 (N.S.)", Colville Statesman Index
December 23, 1937
1
Call for City Warrants
1939
Call for City Warrants. (Typescript) Colville, Washington
May 23, 1939
1
Photographs
1937
1
Black and white print: Catalo. (Breed between cattle and buffalo).
circa 1937
1
Envelope for print, with caption and date.
undated
1
Clarence Martin campaign brochure and election certificate
1932 - 1936
2