Caroline Ellen Cooper Papers, 1887-1920
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cooper, Caroline E. (Caroline Ellen), 1883-1967
- Title
- Caroline Ellen Cooper Papers
- Dates
- 1887-1920 (inclusive)18871920
- Quantity
- 1 ft.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 120
- Summary
- Socialite, of Spokane, Wash. Social correspondence, letters of condolence, and party and wedding invitations to Cooper and her mother, Adalena Cooper.
- Repository
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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (Eastern Washington State Historical Society)
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
Caroline Ellen Cooper was the daughter of Dr. John T. and Adalena Cooper, who came to Spokane in 1887. Dr. Cooper helped to develop the original Bunker Hill Mine. Caroline grew up in Spokane in the company of the city’s wealthy families, attended parties, teas, and dances. She managed the Ziegler Building, 1927-1953, and its successor, the Fidelity Building, 1953-1957.
Content Description
The collection consists of social correspondence, letters of condolence, and party and wedding invitations to Caroline and her mother. Engraved invitations and calling cards from prominent Spokane families offer a view into the social life of Spokane’s upper classes. There is fragmentary correspondence.
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
Caroline Ellen Cooper Papers (MsSC 120), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Cooper, Adalena
- Cooper, Caroline E. (Caroline Ellen), 1883-1967--Archives
Geographical Names
- Spokane (Wash.)--Social life and customs
- Washington (State)--Social life and customs
