Alfred R. Stratton Papers, 1895-1944
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stratton, Alfred R., 1859-1938
- Title
- Alfred R. Stratton Papers
- Dates
- 1895-1944 (inclusive)18951944
- Quantity
- 4 in.
- Collection Number
- MsSC 140
- Summary
- Assistant postmaster and state legislator, of Spokane and Rockford, Wash. Correspondence and memorabilia (1898-1917) and miscellaneous legal documents (1895-1944), relating to Stratton's daily activities and business affairs.
- Repository
-
Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
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
Biographical Note
Alfred Stratton came west to the Willamette Valley, OR with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. H.W. Stratton, in 1870. In 1881 he came to Spokane Falls. He served as assistant postmaster at Spokane Falls and Rockford, W.T. Stratton later returned to Spokane and farmed. He was state representative form the Fourth District for three terms – 1915, 1917, and 1919.
Content Description
The collection is very fragmentary, containing odd bits and pieces of correspondence and memorabilia, 1898-1917, and miscellaneous legal documents, 1894-1944.
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
Alfred R. Stratton Papers (MsSC 140), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Postal service--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Stratton, Alfred R., 1859-1938--Archives
Geographical Names
- Rockford (Wash.)--Postal service
- Spokane (Wash.)--Postal service
- Washington (State)--Politics and government--1889-1950
- Washington (State)--Postal service
Occupations
- Legislators--Washington (State)
