J. Neilson Barry Papers, 1916-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Barry, J. Neilson (John Neilson), 1870-1961
Title
J. Neilson Barry Papers
Dates
1916-1956 (inclusive)
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
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

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

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

J. Neilson Barry Papers (MsSC 112), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Unknown donor.

Processing Note

Processed to the file folder level.


1987

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