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Gerald J. Tucker Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-701

Scope and Contents

The Gerald J. Tucker Manuscript contains the manuscript of Gerald J. Tucker’s "Pioneer Roads of the Blue Mountains" and a transcript of a speech delivered by Tucker in 1963 at the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Lincoln Mountain Road.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-1963

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Gerald J. Tucker was born on May 23, 1903 in Enterprise, Oregon. He was a U.S. Forest Service ranger for the Imnaha Snake District in Wallowa-Whitman. He was married to Grace Evelyn Tucker. Tucker died on August 4, 1978.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Gerald J. Tucker Manuscript contains a manuscript by forest ranger Gerald J. Tucker, "Pioneer Roads of the Blue Mountains," and a transcript from one of Tucker’s speeches.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to Gerald J. Tucker Manuscript
Author
Kacey Godwin
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

Contact:
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Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
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