William D. Guernsey Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-284

Staff Only

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

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

Additional Description

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.