Alice Carey Traver Libby Kennedy Papers

Alice Carey Traver Libby Kennedy Papers, 1903-1959

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Kennedy, Alice Carey Traver Libby, 1876-1959
Title: Alice Carey Traver Libby Kennedy Papers
Dates: 1903-1959 (inclusive)
19031959
Quantity: 3 Linear feet of shelf space, (6 Boxes)
Collection Number: Cage 32 (collection)
Summary: The collection includes a large newsclipping file covering a wide range of subjects related to Pacific Northwest history and development.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Alice Carey Traver, born in 1876 in Olympia, Washington of pioneer parents, Miles E. (1834-1902) and Stella W. Traver (1842-1914), was educated in Spokane and at the Cheney Normal School. Between 1908 and 1912 she was employed by the Western Union office in Spokane and following that she worked for the city as a labor agent in what became the Women's Free Employment Bureau until 1919. In 1917 she became the second wife of Dr. Isaac Chase Libby (1852-1923) a pioneer Spokane educator. Dr. Libby died in 1923 and following his death Alice became a housemother at the Montana School for the Deaf and Dumb. She later married James C. Kennedy. Throughout her life Alice contributed many pamphlets, books and other material on the history of the Pacific Northwest to the Washington State University Library and to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. Alice Kennedy died in Spokane in 1959.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Many terms historically used to describe individuals and communities with disabilities are offensive and were used to dismiss, discount and dehumanize these individuals and communities. Terms often focused on a perceived impairment and not the person. MASC recognizes the harm caused by these terms. We retain the language in this finding aid to document history and preserve context.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Acutely conscious of her pioneer heritage, Alice Kennedy began the compilation of scrapbooks and clipping files which document much of the history of the Inland Empire through the Spokane newspapers. These clippings comprise the largest bulk of this collection and include: 3 scrapbooks covering Kennedy's employment at Western Union and the Women's Free Employment Bureau; negatives and photographs; and nearly 300 postcards. In addition there is a small file of personal and family correspondence, clippings, postcards, brochures, periodicals and other papers. Also included are materials from the personal experiences of Alice's sister, Edith G. Traver (born 1881), a Baptist missionary in China for thirty years preceding World War II.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Alice Carey Traver Libby Kennedy Papers, 1903-1959 (Cage 32)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is organized in five series. Arrangement is primarily alphabetical within each series.

Acquisition Information

The papers were a bequest to the Washington State University Library from the estate of Alice Kennedy in 1959. Mrs. Kennedy's sister, Edith G. Traver, assisted in arranging for the transfer of the papers and added some of her own material.

Processing Note

In 2022, in response to evolving standards regarding the language used to describe individuals and communities with disabilities, Gayle O’Hara added a Historical Note to this finding aid.

Related Materials

Miles Edwin Traver Papers, 1859-1965 (Cage 190)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Clippings FileReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description
	Subseries 1.1: Biographies and Reminiscences
Box
1	Akins, John E.
1	Anderson family
1	Baer, Harry F.
1	Bailey, R.G.
1	Baldwin, Charles and Augusta Sears
1	Banks, Frank A.
1	Barry, J. Neilson
1	Beardsley, Mr. and Mrs. W.A.
1	Bemis, Polly
1	Bennett, Mrs. Elizabeth G.
1	Berray, L. Casper
1	Berry, Charles E.
1	Bishop, W.H.
1	Blalock, Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce
1	Blanchet, Archbishop
1	Blefgen, Mrs. E.
1	Bonn, Marjorie Faulkner
1	Bookman, Mrs. Augusta
1	Borland, Sam Houston
1	Bowman, Gus
1	Brown, C.L.
1	Brown, William C.
1	Buchholz, Paul L.
1	Burch, Mr. and Mrs. J.H.
1	Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. J.R.
1	Butler, Mr. and Mrs. John B.
1	Carlin, William E.
1	Chambers, Jack
1	Christian, A.L.
1	Collin family
1	Comstock, Mrs. Elizabeth Annis
1	Condit, Samuel Wilbur (Wild Goose Bill)
1	Conover, Hollis
1	Conrad, Dan
1	Conyard, W.F.
1	Cooper, Mabel
1	Cowan, Mrs. G.F.
1	Cowley, Arthur
1	Cowley, Henry T. and family
1	Cromwell, Charles Gardner
1	Crosby, Bing
1	Cross, Bishop Edward M.
1	Dallam, Frank M.
1	Daly, Marcus
1	Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Jay
1	Danilson, T.T.
1	Danquist, Mr. and Mrs. F.L.
1	Davenport, John C.
1	David, Dean Donald and family
1	Davies, Mrs. Louisa Bunker
1	Davis, Father William Lyle
1	Day, John
1	Dennis, Mrs. Ida K.
1	De Smet, Father P.J. & Mission
1	Dill, Clarence C.
1	Dillon, Father Francis C.
1	Douglas, David
1	Ellis, Dr. B.J.
1	Emerson, Jay
1	Enos, John
1	Ewing, B. Gard
1	Fassett, C.M.
1	Ferris, Joel E.
1	Fletcher, Father Alphonsus
1	Folchi, Father A.M.
1	Frazier, Katy Webb
1	Fry, Richard and Alfred
1	Gandy, Dr. Joseph E.
1	Gellatly, John A.
1	Gerlach, Mrs. J.J.
1	Glover, James N.
1	Goff, H.W.
1	Gordon, Mrs. Kitty
1	Goude, George H.
1	Graves, Frank
1	Gray, Mrs. W.C.
1	Gwyder, Mrs. R.D.
1	Harder, Jacob and Annine
1	Harper, Rev. Joel
1	Hauser, Sam
1	Haydon, George W.
1	Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. F.H.
1	Heaton, James
1	Hebberd, Charles
1	Henderson, Mrs. Alice
1	Hill, Samuel and Maryhill Museum
1	Hill, Walter Howey
1	Holt, J.B.
1	Horan, Walt
1	Hoyt, Rev. Frederick V.
1	Hughes, Mrs. Franc B.
1	Hungate, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A.
1	Hussey, Mr. and Mrs. J.H.
1	Hussey, Warren
1	Hyatt, Robert H.
2	Jackson, Mrs. Mary J.
2	Jelinck, John
2	Jennings, B. H.
2	Jomsland, Andrew O.
2	Jones, Thomas R.
2	Judd, Mrs. Helen
2	Kellogg, Isaac
2	Kellogg, L.E.
2	Kennedy, Mrs. Alice
2	Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. J.E.
2	Kennedy, Thomas
2	Kirkman, Rev. Dr. & Mrs. J.C.
2	Kommers, W.J.
2	Koontz, Alex G.
2	Kress, John A.
2	Krouse, Mrs. Henry
2	Kuykendall, Elgin Victor
2	Larson, Peter
2	Ledbetter, Mr. and Mrs. H.J.
2	Lee, Jason and family
2	Lewis and Clark
2	Lindsay, Vachel
2	Lloyd, Rev. and Mrs. W.R.
2	Lovejoy, Wilda
2	McAllister, Rev. Charles E.
2	McCollom, Mr. and Mrs. W.D.
2	McCormick, W.J.
2	MacDonald, Angus
2	McDonald, Duncan
2	MacDonald, James Lester
2	MacDonald, Ranald
2	McDouall, Mrs. Charles
2	McGregors
2	McLeod, Alex
2	McMichael, A.D.
2	Mallon, Mrs. Margaret
2	Malott, Reuben
2	Manifold, J.B.
2	Martin, Clarence D.
2	Matson, "Klondike Kate
2	Meyers, Louther W.
2	Miller, Linc,
2	Monaghan, John
2	Mullan, Capt.
2	Myers, John A.
2	Nash, Lucius G.
2	Nightingale, Florence
2	Norman, William S.
2	Nosler, James Milo
2	Ogle, Charles V.
2	Oliver, Mrs. Amanda
2	Owen, Mrs. Sam
2	Palmer, Father James A.
2	Parker, Rev. Samuel
2	Pershall, J.R.
2	Pomeroy, Dr. and Mrs. Francis A.
2	Range, J.W.
2	Reiss, Mrs. Helena
2	Renfrew, W.W
2	Rhoads, Dusty
2	Roberts, Claire Dunbar
2	Roberts, E.J.
2	Rothrock, Frank M.
2	Seehorn, E.I. (Billy)
2	Sherman, General
2	Sinclair, Bartlett
2	Snyder, Charles Richard
2	Steunenberg, Governor Frank
2	Stine, Dr. and Mrs. F.M.
2	Stoughton, J.A.
2	Suksdorf, Wilhelm N.
2	Sutherland, Dr. G.W.
2	Symons, Lt. Thomas W.
2	Talbot, Bishop Ethelbert
2	Talbotte, Henry (Cherokee Bob)
2	Tarbet, Mrs. I.
2	Telcher, Henry
2	Tewinkel, Joseph N.
2	Thompson, David
2	Thompson, Mrs. Mary
2	Tiffin, W.H.
2	Tinkham, Lt. Abiel W.
2	Tyler, Mrs. Laura E.
2	Valliant, N.O.
2	Vernon, Miss Anna
2	Walton, James
2	Webb, Sam
2	Webb, Mr. and Mrs. W.B.
2	Webster, Judge J. Stanley
2	Wells, Bishop Lemuel H.
2	West, Leoti I.
2	Weston, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
2	White, John M.
2	Whitman, Marcus
2	Williams, Dan
2	Wilson, Maj. Gen. Sir Charles William
2	Wimer, Mrs. Lydia
2	Wimpy, Major P. H. & Belle
2	Wood, Mrs. Rosa Brown
2	Wright, General George
2	Wycoff, Mrs. Amanda E.
	Subseries 1.2: Churches and Missions
Box
3	Cataldo Mission
3	Cathedral of St. John
3	Missions
3	Spokane, Washington - Churches
3	St. Aloysius Church
3	St. Ignatius Mission
3	Spalding Mission
3	Tshimakain
3	Wellpinit Church
	Subseries 1.3: Cities & Towns
Box
3	Bannack, Montana
3	Blaine, Washington
3	Banners Ferry, Idaho
3	Bridgeport, Washington
3	Chelan, Washington
3	Cheney, Washington
3	Chewelah, Washington
3	Clarkston, Washington
3	Colfax, Washington
3	Colville
3	Connell, Washington
3	Cunningham, Washington
3	Davenport, Washington
3	Dayton, Washington
3	Deer Lodge, Montana
3	Deer Park, Washington
3	Elk City, Idaho
3	Ellensburg, Washington
3	Endicott, Washington
3	Ephrata, Washington
3	Farragut, Idaho & Naval Station
3	Glenrose Community
3	Grangeville, Idaho
3	Harrington, Washington
3	Helena, Montana
3	Holden, Washington
3	Kalispell, Montana
3	Kettle Falls
3	Leesburg, Idaho
3	Lewiston, Idaho
3	Libby, Montana
3	Liberty Lake
3	Marcus, Washington
3	Medicine Tree, Montana
3	Moscow, Idaho
3	Northport, Washington
3	Omak, Washington
3	Orofino, Idaho
3	Palouse, Washington
3	Penawawa, Washington
3	Pend d'Oreille
3	Pomeroy, Washington
3	Priest Lake
3	Pullman, Washington
3	Reardan, Washington
3	Richland, Washington
3	Rosalia, Washington
3	Spokane, Washington
3	Springdale, Washington
3	Sunnyside, Washington
3	Trail, B.C.
3	Virginia City, Montana
3	Waitsburg, Washington
3	Wallula, Washington
3	Wardner, Idaho
3	Warren, Idaho
3	Waterville, Washington
3	Yakima, Washington
	Subseries 1.4: Economics & Business
Box
4	Fidelity Savings and Loan
4	Livestock
4	Logging
4	Mining
4	Newspapers
4	Western Soap and Sales, Spokane
	Subseries 1.5: Education
Box
4	Eastern Washington State College
4	Schools
4	Spokane Public Library
4	Sports
4	Summer Camps
4	University of Idaho
4	Whitman College, Walla Walla
4	Whitworth
	Subseries 1.6: Indians & Indian Wars
Box
4	Curly Jim
4	Fort Colville
4	Fort Simcoe
4	Fort Spokane
4	Garry, Spokan Chief
4	Indian Legends
4	Indians
4	Joseph, Nez Perce Chief
4	Monchacht Ape
4	Morning Dove
4	Moses, Chief (relatives)
4	Nez Perce War of 1877
4	Nick, Moses
4	Qual-chan
4	Spokane House
4	Steptoe Battle
4	Walla Walla Treaty
	Subseries 1.7: Historic Sites
Box
4	Albeni Falls
4	Elm Tree Farm
4	Historic Sites
4	Horse Heaven
4	Kullyspell House
4	Museums
4	Palouse Falls
4	Steptoe Butte
	Subseries 1.8: Pacific Northwest History
Box
4	Doukhobors
4	Grant County
4	Montana
4	Oregon History
	Subseries 1.9: Public Works
Box
4	Bonneville Dam
4	Boulder Dam
4	Bridges
4	Canal Flats
4	Chief Joseph Dam
4	Columbia Basin
4	Dallas Dam
4	Grand Coulee and Dam
4	Hungry Horse Dam
4	Ice Harbor Dam
4	McNary Dam
	Subseries 1.10: Transportation
Box
5	Mullan Road
5	Railroads
5	Roads
5	Transportation

Series 2: ScrapbooksReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
5	Western Union, Spokane, Scrapbook. Alice Traver, employee. Clippings, notes and miscellaneous mementos.	1908-1912
5	Women's Free Employment Bureau, Spokane. 2 scrapbooks of Alice Traver, Assistant Labor Agent. Clippings, notes, announcements, cards, and miscellaneous papers.	1913-1919

Series 3: PhotographsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
6	Photographs. Includes pictures of relatives, Spokane, Liberty Lake, Spirit Lake, Glacier Park, and surrounding area. (plus contact prints from nitrate 12-80) 75, negatives and prints	1903-1940

Series 4: CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
6	Correspondence and other papers of Alice Kennedy. Correspondence, programs, Indian legends, announcements, Grace Baptist Church, Spokane bulletins, and miscellaneous papers.	1908-1958
6	Correspondence and other papers of Edith Traver, missionary in China. Postcards, correspondence, First Baptist Church of Spokane bulletins, and miscellaneous papers.	1912-1957
6	Correspondence of Edith Traver and Washington State University Library	1959-1963
6	Scrapbook on Chinese Baptist Missions	1935

Series 5: PostcardsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
6	Postcards. Includes some correspondence; most illustrate the Pacific Northwest. 300 items.	1909-1954

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Baptists -- Missions -- 20th century

Personal Names

Kennedy, Alice Carey Traver Libby, 1876-1959 -- Archives
Traver, Edith G., 1881- -- Archives

Corporate Names

Fujian xie he da xue -- History
Western Union Telegraph Company -- History
Women's Free Employment Bureau (Spokane, Wash.) -- History

Geographical Names

Northwest, Pacific -- History
Spokane (Wash.) -- History

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Traver, Edith G., 1881- (creator)

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