Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Ben Early Kelley
Papers
1901-1960
Cage
140
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Kelley, Ben Early
- Title
- Ben Early Kelley Papers
- ID
- Cage 140
- Date [inclusive]
- 1901-1960
- Extent
- 1 container., .5 linear feet of shelf space.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Letters, photographs of steamboats on the Snake, a reminiscence entitled Over the Hill and Far Away, and an account of Squally John.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]. Cage 140, Ben Early Kelley Papers . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2012
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Acquisition Information
The papers were a gift of Ben E. Kelley in 1960.
Related Materials
Separated Material
In accordance with Mr. Kelley's wishes, this collection was split in two in 1965, with the remaining materials going to Gonzaga University.
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Kelley, Ben Early, b. 1885 --Archives
Subject(s)
- Frontier and pioneer life--Washington (State)--Whitman County--History -- Sources
- Steamboats -- Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.)--History
- Pacific Northwest History
- Photographs
- Washington (State)
Detailed Description of Collection
box-folder | ||||
Container list noting material sent to Gonzaga University 1960 |
1 / 1 | |||
Letter from Ben E. Kelley to Dr. Richard Daugherty re: Squally John; Plateau Indian artifacts; Steptoes. January 10, 1960 |
1 / 2 | |||
Letter from Ben E. Kelley to Professor McIntosh re: Material given to Washington State University and Gonzaga University. November 22, 1960 |
1 / 3 | |||
Photographs |
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box-folder-item | ||||
Steamboat "Spokane" passing the pier at Kelley's Bar landing, going to Lewiston, Idaho. 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-395) 1 copy print 20.5 x 25.5 cm. |
1 / 4 / A | |||
Klootsman's Rock and steamboat "Lewiston" passing Bishop's Bar. 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-393) |
1 / 4 / B | |||
Steamboat "Lewiston" an Bishop's Bar. 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-394) |
1 / 4 / C | |||
U. S. Government dredge tied up at Kelley's Bar. 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-397) 1 copy print 9.5 x 12 cm. 1 copy print 20.5 x 25.5 cm. |
1 / 4 / D | |||
Kelley home and bunkhouse across from Bishop's Bar. 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-392) |
1 / 4 / E | |||
Packing plums at Kelley Ranch. 1901 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-391) |
1 / 4 / F | |||
Hill Military Academy football team. 1901-1902 1 copy negative 9.5 x 12 cm. (70-396) |
1 / 4 / G | |||
Indian Post Office. Drawings and photographs with explanatory notes. 1931 4 prints 9 x 9 cm. 1 print 6.5 x 11.5 cm. |
1 / 4 / H | |||
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Squally John Manuscript (photocopy) 205 pp. |
1 / 5 | |||
Over the Hill and Far Away Manuscript (photocopy) 220 pp. [reminiscence] |
1 / 6 | |||