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Lewis McMorris Papers, 1863-1907
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Lewis McMorris Papers
- Dates
- 1863-1907 (inclusive)18631907
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 81 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists of: correspondence, invoices, receipts, account books and other financial records regarding freighting, agriculture, real estate and other investments in the Walla Walla and Garfield County areas.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Lewis McMorris was born in Ohio on August 12, 1831. In 1855 he moved to Walla Walla, Washington Territory, where he was a pioneer stageline operator and owned and operated the first store in the city. He died in Walla Walla December 16, 1915.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of: correspondence, invoices, receipts, account books and other financial records regarding freighting, agriculture, real estate and other investments in the Walla Walla and Garfield County areas.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Lewis McMorris Papers, 1863-1907
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Portrait | undated |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence, shipping information, attorney documentation, financial information | 1870-1901 |
| 1 | 3 | Invoices | 1868-1900 |
| 1 | 4 | Receipts | 1863-1907 |
| 1 | 5 | Bank records | 1879-1896 |
| 1 | 6 | Account books | 1863-1904 |
| 1 | 7 | Map showing Columbia River | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businessmen -- Washington (State) -- Walla Walla -- Correspondence.
- Coaching (Transportation) -- Washington (State) -- Garfield County -- Records and correspondence
Karen Watts
2013
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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