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William N. Bischoff Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-185

Scope and Contents

The William Bischoff Papers consists of correspondence with Jerome Peletier, a monthly newsletter booklet called "The Month at Goodspeed's," and news clippings. These papers, which date from 1946 to 1957, also contain subscription letters to “The Oregon Jesuit.”

Dates

  • 1946-1957

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

William Norbert Bischoff was born in 1916 in Yakima, Washington. He was a Jesuit priest and received his ordination in 1947. He was a professor of history at Gonzaga University in the 1950s. He then worked at Seattle University until his death in 1991.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The William Bischoff Papers, which date from 1946 to 1957, contains correspondene, monthly newsletters, and booklets. There are also newsclippings and subscription letters.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the William N. Bischoff Papers
Author
Elizabeth Hambleton
Date
2011
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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