Elta Mayer (1888-1975) and Herbert Arthur Coull (1883-1968) were married in Ellensburg, WA, June 22, 1915. The couple first resided at Ellensburg, moving to Connell in 1920 with their two young children, Herbert John (1918-1924) and Katherine Jane (1919-2008). In 1924, the Coull family moved to Spokane.
This family diary begins with an entry from June 22, 1915, the wedding day of Elta Mayer and Herbert Arthur Coull: "This is our family log book. In it will be inscribed--The important events, the names of visitors, and any other thing that should be put into the record as we sail the sea of life." The contents of the diary reflect this intention, with most entries by Elta Coull and others by family members and friends, recording personal matters and family, social, and civic events.
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Coull Family diary and visitors' book, 1915-1945
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
The Washington State University Libraries purchased this volume from Sally Ivey MacNamara in 2013 (MS.2013.25).
Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2013.
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