William D. Guernsey Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, copies of "Frontier Times" and "Real West," short stories, Guernsey Printers ephemera, a brochure from Florida retirement community "Guernsey City," genealogy materials, and a history of Dayton written by niece Elizabeth Ankeny.
Dates
- Creation: 1896-1971
Creator
- Guernsey, William D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
William Day Guernsey was born on May 22, 1878 in Dayton, Washington. He was the son of Dennis C. and Harriet Guernsey. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1896, and attended Whitman College from 1896 to 1900. He married Susan Boomhower on December 9, 1916. William Guernsey wrote autobiographical stories, owned a printing business, and worked for newspapers.
Extent
1.9 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Materials related to the life of William D. Guernsey who wrote autobiographical stories, owned a printing business, worked for newspapers, was the son of Dayton, Washington pioneer D.C. Guernsey, and was a Whitman Academy alumnus.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
- Title
- Guide to the William D. Guernsey Collection
- Author
- Updated by Owen Crabtree
- 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