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Herbert Mason Papers, 1902-1922

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mason, Herbert
Title
Herbert Mason Papers
Dates
1902-1922 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 in.
Collection Number
MsSC 177
Summary
Farmer and logger, of Deer Park area, Spokane County, Wash.; also known as Bert Mason. Diary (1906-1909) relating to Mason's daily farm and logging activities and weather conditions; account book (1902-1916); and miscellaneous papers (1904-1922) of Mason and his father, Charles O. Mason.
Repository
Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (Eastern Washington State Historical Society)
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
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Biographical Note

Bert Mason was a logger and farmer who lived near Deer Park, WA.

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Content Description

The collection consists of a diary kept by Bert Mason in which he chronicles his daily farm and logging activities, 1906-1909; an account book, 1902-1916; and miscellaneous papers of Bert Mason and his father Charles, 1904-1922.

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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

Herbert Mason Papers (MsSC 177), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Prufer.

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Subject Terms

  • Farm life--Washington (State)
  • Farms--Washington (State)
  • Logging--Washington (State)
  • Weather

Personal Names

  • Mason, Herbert--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Deer Park (Wash.)
  • Spokane County (Wash.)--Agriculture--Farms and farming
  • Spokane County (Wash.)--Business, industries, and trades--Lumber
  • Spokane County (Wash.)--Climate
  • Washington (State)--Agriculture--Farms and farming
  • Washington (State)--Climate
  • Washington (State)--Business, industries, and trades--Lumber

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries

Occupations

  • Farmers--Washington (State)
  • Loggers--Washington (State)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Mason, Charles O. (creator)
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