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J.R. Cummins and Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-194

Scope and Contents

The J.R. Cummins and Family Papers contain photographs, a hole-in-one trophoy for Wayne Collier, and dance cards and invites. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1976, also contain yearbooks, WSU publications, and county sheriff certificates. There are also news clippings, a wedding photograph, a police journal, guest books, life insurance policies for Wayne Collier, checks, letters, and land claim and warranty deeds.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1976

Creator

Biographical Note

John R. Cummins was born on July 3, 1880 in Walla Walla, Washington. He married Nellie Cummins, with whom he had a daughter, Eileen A. Cummins. He died on June 8, 1978. Wayne Collier was born on March 9, 1901, in Walla Walla. He married Eileen A. Cummins. He died on July 18, 1988.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 record cartons )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The J.R. Cummins and Family Papers contain photographs, a hole-in-one trophoy for Wayne Collier, and dance cards and invites. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1976, also contain yearbooks, WSU publications, and county sheriff certificates. There are also news clippings, a wedding photograph, and other related ephemera.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by John R. Cummins and Wayne and Eileen Cummins Collier in 1994 and 1996. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0221.

Title
Guide to the J.R. Cummins and Family Papers
Author
Elizabeth Hambleton
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

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