George W. Libby Papers, 1897-1973
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Libby, George W., 1880-1973
- Title
- George W. Libby Papers
- Dates
- 1897-1973 (inclusive)18971973
- Quantity
- 2 in.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 152
- Summary
- Photographer, of Spokane, Wash. Correspondence, biographical clippings, award certificates, lists of flowers and shrubs in the Pacific Northwest, and miscellany.
- 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
George Libby arrived in Spokane Falls with his parents in 1884. When his father’s health failed, George left his studies at Whitman College and returned to Spokane to work as a professional photographer. He was known for his photographs of children.
Content Description
The collection consists of biographical clippings, award certificates, and manuscript lists of flowers and shrubs in the Pacific Northwest.
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
George W. Libby Papers (MsSC 152), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Flowers--Northwest, Pacific.
- Photography--Washington (State)
- Shrubs--Northwest, Pacific
Personal Names
- Libby, George W., 1880-1973--Archives
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--Natural resources--Flowers
- Spokane (Wash.)--Business, industries, and trades--Photography
- Washington (State)--Business, industries, and trades--Photography
Occupations
- Photographers--Washington (State)
