Lonnie Butler Collection
Scope and Contents
The Lonnie Butler Collection consists of materials related to Lonnie Butler. This collection, which dates from 1908 through 1949, contains photographs of Lonnie Butler, together with his family and as a member of various musical groups; a 1908 yearbook for the Bellingham Normal School (attended by Lonnie Butler's sister, Elta Claire Butler (1884-1965)); a 1923 yearbook for Dayton High School; and a book of minutes for the Smith Hollow Literary Society (1910-1913).
Dates
- 1908-1940s
Creator
- Butler family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Lonnie J. Butler was born in Smith Hollow, Washington on October 1, 1899. He was a lifelong saxophone player, and he was married to Sylvia Johnson. He died in Vancouver, Washington on January 6, 1966.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Lonnie Butler Collection contains materials related to Lonnie Butler, a Pacific Northwest musician. This collection, which dates from 1908 through 1949, consists of photographs of Lonnie Butler, yearbooks, and a book of minutes from the Smith Hollow Literary Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Creator
- Butler family (Family)
- Title
- Guide to the Lonnie Butler Collection
- 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