Frank C. Ferguson Papers, 1923-1966
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ferguson, Frank C., 1899-1972
- Title
- Frank C. Ferguson Papers
- Dates
- 1923-1966 (inclusive)19231966
- Quantity
- 3 in.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 155
- Summary
- Journalist, of Spokane, Wash. Correspondence (1929-1966), clippings, and printed material, relating to Ferguson's duties as associated editor of Spokesman-Review, his activities in various professional, civic, and business organizations in Spokane and the Inland Empire, and Spokane community organizations and parks.
- Repository
-
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
-
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
Frank Ferguson was born in New York and graduated from the Pulitzer School of Journalism in 1918. He worked for various newspapers in the New York area before coming to Spokane as a reporter for the Spokesman-Review in 1941. Ferguson was named city editor, then associate editor in 1950. He was active in professional, civic and business organizations in Spokane and the Inland Empire.
Content Description
The collection is fragmentary. It contains newspaper clippings relating to Ferguson’s community activities, printed items on Spokane community organizations and parks, and miscellaneous correspondence, 1929-1966.
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
Frank C. Ferguson Papers (MsSC 155), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American newspapers--Washington (State)
- Community organization--Washington (State)
- Journalism--Washington (State)
- Parks--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Ferguson, Frank C., 1899-1972--Archives
Geographical Names
- Inland Empire--Societies, etc.
- Northwestern States--Societies, etc.
- Spokane (Wash.)--Newspapers, periodicals, and journalism
- Spokane (Wash.)--Parks
- Spokane (Wash.)--Societies, etc.
- Spokane (Wash.)--Civic and community affairs
- Washington (State)--Newspapers, periodicals, and journalism
- Washington (State)--Parks
- Washington (State)--Societies, etc.
- Washington (State)--Civic and community affairs
Occupations
- Journalists--Washington (State)
Titles within the Collection
- Spokesman-review (Spokane, Wash. : Newspaper)
