Guide to the Frederick William Buchholz Papers 1863-1929
Cage 204

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Buchholz, Frederick William
Title
Frederick William Buchholz Papers
ID
Cage 204
Date [inclusive]
1863-1929
Extent
1 linear foot of shelf space, 2 boxes
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Correspondence of F. W. Buchholz, texts of sermons, and clippings and photographs. In addition there are correspondence, diaries, certificates and other papers of Helena Frances Richter Spalding Buchholz and her step-daughter Effie L. Spalding.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Papers of F.W. and Helena Buchholz, 1863-1929

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Biography/History

Frederick William Buchholz (1841-1929) was a German Methodist minister in Eastern Washington, circa 1886-1907.

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Scope and Content

This collection contains correspondence of F. W. Buchholz concerning church politics, business activities, primarily as officer of the Yellow Jacket Gold Mining Company, Spokane, Washington, and family matters concerning litigation over lands and estates; also texts of sermons, circa 1871-1893, and clippings and photographs concerning the German Methodist Church in Washington State. In addition there are correspondence, diaries, certificates and other papers of Helena Frances Richter Spalding Buchholz and her stepdaughter Effie L. Spalding concerning social, educational and literary activities in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  2013

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 and available for research use.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the WSU Libraries by Helena Frances Richter Spalding Buchholz.

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Names and Subjects

Personal Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Buchholz, Frederick William
  • Buchholz, Helena Frances Richter Spalding
  • Spalding, Effie L.

Subject(s)

  • Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs
  • Methodists -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence
  • Mineral industries -- Washington (State) -- Spokane
  • Mineral industries -- Finance -- Washington (State) -- Spokane
  • Yellow Jacket Gold Mining Company (Spokane, Wash.)
  • Germans -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence
  • Businesses and Corporations
  • Elementary and Secondary Education
  • German Americans
  • Laws and Legislation
  • Religion
  • Washington (State)
  • Spokane
  • Mines and Mineral Resources

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

Correspondence and certificates 1863-1899 

 1 1

Correspondence and records 1900-1906 

 1 2

Correspondence and records 1907 

 1 3

Correspondence and records 1908-1909 

 1 4

Correspondence and records 1910 

 1 5

Effie L. Spalding diary 1878-1879 

 1 6

Correspondence 1911 

 2 1

Correspondence 1912-1913 

 2 2

Correspondence 1914-1929 

 2 3

Sermons 1871-1893 

 2 4-5

Sweet Clover Literary Club (Chicago) 1896-1897 

 2 6

Clippings, photographs and miscellaneous items Undated 

 2 7

Supporting documentation for collection (genealogy)  

 2 8