J.R. Cummins and Family Papers
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
- Cummins family (Family)
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.
Subject
- Collier family (Family)
- 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