J. Neilson Barry Papers, 1916-1956
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961
- Title
- J. Neilson Barry Papers
- Dates
- 1916-1956 (inclusive)19161956
- Quantity
- 8 in.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 112
- Summary
- Correspondence concerning Barry's historical research on Pacific Northwest history, especially on the periods of exploration, fur trade, and Indian wars, clippings, ephemeral items, and printed maps. Includes material concerning Spokane House.
- 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
-
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
J. Neilson Barry came to the Pacific Northwest about 1900. Educated and ordained an Episcopalian priest, Barry first served a small parish in Palouse, WA. After other church assignments in the East and West, he settled in Spokane in 1913 and worked for the city of Spokane as a probation officer. Barry wrote extensively on Pacific Northwest history, especially on the periods of exploration, fur trade, and Indian wars.
Content Description
The collection consists of correspondence concerning Barry’s historical research, clippings, ephemeral items, and printed maps. Especially detailed is the material concerning Spokane House.
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
J. Neilson Barry Papers (MsSC 112), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fortification--Washington (State)
- Fur trade--Northwest, Pacific
- Indians of North America--Northwest, Pacific
- Indians of North America--Wars
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--History
- Northwest, Pacific--Business, industries, and trades--Fur
- Northwest, Pacific--Discovery and exploration
- Spokane (Wash.)--History
- Spokane House (Wash.)
- Washington (State)--History
- Washington (State)--Military affairs--Fortifications, military installations, etc.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps
Occupations
- Historians--Washington (State)
