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Guernsey Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-628

Scope and Contents

The Guernsey Family Papers, which date from 1863 through 1978, contains the photographs and correspondence of the Guernsey Family.

Dates

  • 1863-1978

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

The Guernsey family was originally from Wisconsin. They moved to Washington in the late 1800s and settled in Spokane and Dayton. The family included Walter B. and Susie Guernsey, William and Elizabeth Guernsey, Dennis C. and Harriet Guernsey, and O.E. and F.W. Guernsey.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Guernsey Family Papers contains the photographs and correspondence of the Guernsey family who moved to Washington in the late 1800s and settled in Spokane and Dayton.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Betty Guernsey on March 7, 1978. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0341.

Title
Guide to the Guernsey Family Papers
Author
Owen Crabtree
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

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