Winfred S. Gilbert Speeches

Winfred S. Gilbert Speeches, 1900-1948

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Gilbert, Winfred S., 1878-1968
Title: Winfred S. Gilbert Speeches
Dates: 1900-1948 (inclusive)
19001948
Quantity: 33 items
Collection Number: MsSC 148
Summary: Lawyer and civic leader, of Spokane, Wash. Speeches on a variety of topics for patriotic, political, religious, and commemorative occasions. Includes sermons and radio talks in support of political candidates.
Repository: Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org
Access Restrictions: Collection is not restricted.
Additional Reference Guides: 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 NoteReturn to Top

Winfred Gilbert came to Spokane Falls with his parents in 1891. He attended law school at the University of Michigan, graduating with a law degree in 1899. Gilbert returned to Spokane and began his practice, joining the law firm of Hamblen and Lund, which later became Hamblen and Gilbert. Gilbert continued his practice until 1964. Throughout his life Gilbert was active in Spokane civic affairs, and among other contributions, helped to raise funds for the construction of two Y.M.C.A buildings and the first unit of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. He served as president of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, in 1920.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The thirty-three speeches in the Gilbert collection cover a wide range of subjects. As was the case with many early-day lawyers, Gilbert was called upon to deliver a variety of talks, including patriotic, religious, funerary, and commemorative occasions. His speeches include a Forth of July oration at Wilbur, WA, 1902; addresses before various Republican party rallies and events; radio talks in support of various political candidates and issues; sermons to a variety of religious groups; and several anti-war and pro-United Nations talks.

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Restrictions on Use

Publication Rights

Copyright 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

Winfred S. Gilbert Speeches (MsSC 148), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

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