George B. Marquis Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-421

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The George B. Marquis papers house the personal papers of George B. Marquis. This collection, which dates from 1863 to 1967, consists of books by Marquis and others, photographs of family members, manuscripts, published articles, a portrait, assorted speeches, correspondence, publications, poetry, a diploma, and newspaper clippings.

Dates

Creation: 1863-1967

Creator

Marquis, George Bruce (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

George Bruce Marquis was born on July 6, 1879. He attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington from 1901 to 1905. He worked as the chief financial officer for Whitman until his retirement in 1949. He was a prolific writer, known for his adventure tales of the West. He died on February 20, 1955, at the age of 75.

Extent

7.4 Linear Feet (10 manuscript boxes, 2 record cartons, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

George Bruce Marquis was born on July 6, 1879, and worked as the chief financial officer for Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington until his retirement in 1949. The George B. Marquis papers, which date from 1863 to 1967, consist of books by Marquis and others, photographs of family members, manuscripts, published articles, a portrait, assorted speeches, correspondence, publications, poetry, a diploma, and newspaper clippings.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College Northwest Archives by Eunice B. Westerkamp in May of 1976. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0704.