Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3469 Colfax, Washington, Scrapbooks of WWII, 1942-1945
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Colfax Post #3469 (Colfax, Wash.)
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3469 Colfax, Washington, Scrapbooks of WWII
- Dates
- 1942-1945 (inclusive)19421945
- Quantity
- 1 Linear foot of shelf space, (1 Box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 976 (collection)
- Summary
- Five scrapbooks from the World War II period, created by members of VFW Post 3469 of Colfax, Washington. They are primarily drawn from Spokane newspapers.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was created by veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection in order to provide assistance and representation for military veterans, which had not been available previously. The VFW has helped establish educational, medical, and legal services to millions of foreign war veterans. Chapters of the VFW can be found all over the United States. (see: http://www.vfw.org/home)
Content Description
This collection contains five scrapbooks, created by members of VFW Post 3469 of Colfax, Washington, and collecting inland Pacific Northwest newspaper clippings about World War II from between 1942 and 1945. The first three scrapbooks pertain to the European and North African theaters. The final two scrapbooks consist of newspaper clippings about events in the Pacific theater and stories of service men and women, including some from eastern Washington and northern Idaho.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Clippings in this are in copyright until 95 years after publication if the publishing newspapers included copyright notices in each paper, and if copyright was also subsequently renewed. Otherwise they are in public domain.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3469 Colfax, Washington, Scrapbooks of WWII, 1942-1945 (Cage 976)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The first three scrapbooks are organized chronologically, though the third scrapbook heavily overlaps the end of the second. Loose clippings are in the back of the third scrapbook, covering several months after the scrapbook ends. The final two scrapbooks are also organized chronologically, and again loose clippings are in the back of the final scrapbook, covering several months after the scrapbook ends.
Custodial History
The materials had been created by VFW Post 3469 of Colfax, WA, and moved to the American Legion’s Codd-French Post #41 of Colfax, WA, possession at an unknown time.
Acquisition Information
Phillip Young and Jerry L. Coker, of the American Legion Codd-French Post #41 of Colfax, WA, donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries on April 25, 2003, where it was retained as MS2003-06.
Processing Note
University Archivist Mark O’English processed this collection in June, 2025.
Related Materials
Most of these clippings which make up this collection are available online through various Spokane newspaper archives, though most of those are subscription services.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: EuropeDates: 1942 June-1943 JuneContainer: Box 1, Item 1
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Description: EuropeDates: 1943 July-1944 AugustContainer: Box 1, Item 2
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Description: Europe. Incudes loose clippings at the end.Dates: 1944 June-1944 AugustContainer: Box 1, Item 3
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Description: PacificDates: 1942 August-1944 AugustContainer: Box 1, Item 4
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Description: Pacific. Incudes loose clippings at the end.Dates: 1944 October-1945 AprilContainer: Box 1, Item 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Newspapers -- Northwest, Pacific
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Northwest, Pacific -- History -- Sources
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Sources
Corporate Names
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Colfax Post #3469 (Colfax, Wash.) -- Records and correspondence
