Miles Poindexter Papers, 1880-1946
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Poindexter, Miles, 1868-1946
- Title
- Miles Poindexter Papers
- Dates
- 1880-1946 (inclusive)18801946
- Quantity
- 7 ft.
- Collection Number
- Ms 23
- Summary
- Lawyer, judge, U.S. representative and senator from Washington, and diplomat, of Spokane, Wash., and later Greenlee, Va. Correspondence and clippings, relating to Poindexter's senate campaign (1909-1910); mss. of writings concerning his interests in Peruvian archaeology and culture and political topics; miscellaneous business and real estate records; family genealogical materials; and correspondence, financial records, and memorabilia, of his son, Gale A. Poindexter.
- Repository
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Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is not restricted.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Miles Poindexter came to Spokane in 1897 to practice law. In 1904 he was elected Superior Court judge and in 1911 to the U.S. Senate as a Republican. Poindexter was one of the foremost opponents of the Unites States entry into the League of Nations in 1919. An unsuccessful attempt for Senate office in 1927 marked the end of his active political career.
Content Description
The collection consists of clippings and some fragmentary correspondence relating to Poindexter’s Senate race, 1909-1910. Poindexter’s interest in Andean culture is revealed in several unpublished manuscripts for books and articles. Additional manuscripts relate to political topics. Also included are miscellaneous business and real estate records and family genealogical material. The collection also includes fragmentary financial records, correspondence, and memorabilia relating to Gale A. Poindexter, Miles Poindexter’s son.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Publication RightsCopyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Preferred Citation
Miles Poindexter Papers (Ms 23), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Archaeology--Peru
- Elections--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Poindexter, Elizabeth Gale, d. 1929
- Poindexter, Miles, 1868-1946--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Congress. Senate--Elections, 1910
Family Names
- Poindexter family
Geographical Names
- Greenlee (Va.)--Resident of
- Peru--Antiquities
- Peru--Civilization
- Spokane (Wash.)--Family and personal papers
- Spokane (Wash.)--Politics and government
- Virginia--Resident of
- Washington (State)--Family and personal papers--19th-20th centuries
- Washington (State)--Politics and government--1889-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Albums
- Autographs
- Genealogies
- Maps
Occupations
- Legislators--United States
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Poindexter, Gale A. (Gale Aylett) 1887-1976 (creator)
