Frank Palmer came to Washington from Atchison, KS in 1898. He apparently settled in Stevens County and established a photography business. In 1906 Palmer moved to Spokane and continued his photographic endeavors until his death in 1920. Palmer advertised himself as a scenic photographer specializing in “Inland Empire Wonderland Scenery.”
The collection consists of Palmer’s sales ledger, 1907-1920; a ledger listing photographs by geographic location, ca. 1908; and fragmentary business correspondence to his wife who carried on the business after his death, 1920-1930.
Collection is not restricted.
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Frank Palmer Business Records (MsSC 185), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Donated by Jerome Peltier.
Nolan, Edward W.
Nolan, Edward W.
The Eastern Washington State Historical Society’s photographic collection contains over 2,000 images taken by Palmer, 1907-1920.
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