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Frank R. Culbertson Papers, 1890-1930

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Culbertson, Frank R.
Title
Frank R. Culbertson Papers
Dates
1890-1930 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 linear ft., (3 boxes)
Collection Number
Ms 9
Summary
Frank Culbertson came to Spokane Falls in 1885 and with his father-in-law developed the Tiger Mine at Burke, ID. After selling his mining interests in 1889, he opened the Wonder Store in Spokane Falls. The collection consists of personal and business correspondence, and letter press books.
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

Described in: A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society / Edward W. Nolan (1987), entry 60.

Languages
English.
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Biographical Note

Frank Culbertson came to Spokane Falls in 1885 with his wife, Jessie Glidden Culbertson. Together with his father-in-law, S.S. Glidden, he developed the Tiger Mine at Burke, ID. They sold their mining interests in 1889 and opened the Wonder Store in Spokane Falls. This store, located at Main Avenue and Howard Street, was renamed Culbertson's with Frank as its president. In 1930 he was forced out of the business (he blamed his partners for misinforming him concerning the financial losses incurred by the company).

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Content Description

The collection consists of personal and business correspondence, and letter press books. Some material relates to his mining and other investments, but the bulk is from the Wonder Store and its successor, Culbertson-Grote-Rankin Co. Also included is a long series of letters from Culbertson’s son, S. Glidden Culberston.

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Use of the Collection

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

Frank R. Culbertson Papers (Ms 9), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 7 series as follows:

  • Series 1: Introductory Materials
  • Series 2: S. Glidden Culbertson
  • Series 3: F.R. Culbertson
  • Series 4: Apartment House at 1818 W. Riverside
  • Series 5: Culbertson-Grote-Rankin Company
  • Series 6: Wonder Department Store
  • Series 7: Other Investments

Custodial History

Donated to Fort George Wright College Historical Musuem. Transferred to Eastern Washington State Historica Society, 1983.

Acquisition Information

Transfer from Fort George Wright College Historical Musuem, 1983 (L83-103).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Department stores--Washington (State)
  • General stores--Washington (State)
  • Investments--United States
  • Mines and mineral resources--United States

Personal Names

  • Culbertson, Frank R.--Archives
  • Culbertson, S. Glidden--Correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Wonder Store (Spokane, Wash.)
  • Culbertson-Grote-Rankin Co. (Spokane, Wash.)

Geographical Names

  • Spokane (Wash.)--Business, industries, and trades--General stores
  • Washington (State)--Business, industries, and trades--General stores

Finding aid prepared by H.W. Johnston.
1983

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