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Alfred R. Stratton Papers, 1895-1944

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stratton, Alfred R., 1859-1938
Title
Alfred R. Stratton Papers
Dates
1895-1944 (inclusive)
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
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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.

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Content Description

The collection is very fragmentary, containing odd bits and pieces of correspondence and memorabilia, 1898-1917, and miscellaneous legal documents, 1894-1944.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Publication Rights

Copyright 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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by R. J. Stratton .

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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)
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