Arthur Meehan Papers, 1918-1955
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Meehan, Arthur, 1894-1970
- Title
- Arthur Meehan Papers
- Dates
- 1918-1955 (inclusive)19181955
- Quantity
- 1 ft.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 162
- Summary
- Public official and mayor of Spokane, Wash. Scrapbook of clippings relating to Meehan's sports activities while at Gonzaga University; photos of him during civic events with dignitaries visiting Spokane during his tenure as mayor (1945-1955); articles of incorporation for Shadow Peak Mining Co. (1930) and Masonic Temple Association (1901); and ledgers, stock certificates, and other records (1929-1935) of Silver Mountain Mining Co.
- 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
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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
Arthur Meehan came to Spokane in 1910. He graduated from Gonzaga University and worked in various public positions before becoming commissioner of public works in 1942. Meehan served as mayor of Spokane from 1945 to 1955. Large civic improvements initiated during his mayoral tenure included the Coliseum, the Maple Street Bridge, Ben Garnet Way, and large sewer projects.
Content Description
The collection contains photographs of Meehan during civic events with dignitaries visiting Spokane during his tenure as mayor; a scrapbook of clippings relative to Meehan’s sports activities while in college; articles of incorporation for the Shadow Peak Mining Co., 1930; one letter, stock certificates, account and stock ledgers from the Silver Mountain Mining Co., 1929-1935; and articles of incorporation for the Masonic Temple Association, Spokane, 1901.
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
Arthur Meehan Papers (MsSC 162), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College sports--Washington (State)
- Fraternal organizations--Washington (State)
- Mines and mineral resources--Washington (State)
- Secret societies--Washington (State)
- Universities and colleges--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Meehan, Arthur, 1894-1970--Archives
Corporate Names
- Freemasons. Washington (State)
- Gonzaga University--Sports
- Shadow Peak Mining Co.
- Spokane (Wash.). Mayor
Geographical Names
- Spokane (Wash.)--Education--Universities and colleges
- Spokane (Wash.)--Civic and community affairs
- Spokane (Wash.)--Societies, etc.--Fraternal
- Washington (State)--Education--Universities and colleges
- Washington (State)--Civic and community affairs
- Washington (State)--Societies, etc.--Fraternal
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles of incorporation
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
- Stock certificates
Occupations
- Mayors--Washington (State)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Masonic Temple Association (Spokane, Wash.) (creator)
- Silver Mountain Mining Co. (creator)
