Guide to the William Stanley Lewis Papers 1916-1941

Creator:	Lewis, William S. (William Stanley), 1876-1941
Title:	William Stanley Lewis Papers
Dates:	1916-1941 ( inclusive )
Quantity:	3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number:	Ms 25
Summary:	William Stanley Lewis came to Spokane Falls with his parents in 1884. He studied law at Stanford University and after graduating returned to Spokane to practice. He published many articles on the early history of the Pacific Northwest and the Inland Northwest. The collection includes research correspondence, typescripts of oral interviews, copies of documents, photographs, and graphic materials used in Lewis' publications.
Repository:	Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives 2316 W. First Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (509) 363-5313 Fax: (509) 363-5303 Email: archives@northwestmuseum.org
Languages:	English
Sponsor:	Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical Note

William Stanley Lewis came to Spokane Falls with his parents in 1884. He studied law at Stanford University and after graduating returned to Spokane to practice. Lewis was one of the founders of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society and served for a time as corresponding secretary. He published many articles on the early history of the Pacific Northwest and the Inland Empire. With Naojiro Murakami, he co-edited and annotated Ranald McDonald in 1923.

Content Description

The collection includes research correspondence to and from Lewis regarding Pacific Northwest history, typescripts of oral interviews with pioneers, copies of documents, photographs, and graphic materials for use as illustrations in Lewis' published works. Also included are typescripts with manuscript corrections for Lewis' work in history and Indian languages and myths.

Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available :

Microfilm copy available at repository.

Restrictions on Access :

This collection is not restricted.

Restrictions on Use :

The collection is open for use.

Preferred Citation :

William Stanley Lewis Papers (Ms 25), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information :

Donated by Mrs. William S. Lewis, 1921 (Accession #70) and 1941 (Accession #1112).

Processing Note :

Processed to the file folder level.

Bibliography :

Fahey, John. "The Case of William Lewis." Pacific Northwest Quarterly, 91 (Spring 2000): 86-93.

Additional Reference Guides :

Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).

Related Materials :

W.S. Lewis Papers on Eastern Washington State Historical Society Mammoth (Ms SC 405)

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Inventory and Guide

Container(s)
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Guide to the William Stanley Lewis Papers 1916-1941

Overview of the Collection

Biographical Note

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Administrative Information

Detailed Description of the Collection

Subjects

Finding aid prepared by Edward W. Nolan© 1987

Guide to the William Stanley Lewis Papers
1916-1941

Finding aid prepared by Edward W. Nolan
© 1987