Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Ruth Karr McKee Papers
1941-1943
Cage 34
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- McKee, Ruth Karr
- Title
- Ruth Karr McKee Papers
- ID
- Cage 34
- Date [inclusive]
- 1941-1943
- Extent
- 1 Linear feet of shelf space, 2 Boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection consists of working papers related to Ruth Karr McKee's book, "Mary Richardson Walker: Her Book".
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Ruth Karr McKee Papers, 1941-1943 (Cage 34)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Ruth Karr McKee (1874-1951) was the daughter of James and Abigail Walker Karr, and granddaughter of Presbyterian missionaries Mary and Elkanah Walker. Born in Hoquiam, WA, she was a graduate of the University of Washington, earning both Bachelors and Masters degrees, and was active in civic affairs. She served as President of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Washington (1913-1915). In 1945, she published a book based on Mary Richardson Walker's diaries, "Mary Richardson Walker: Her Book" (Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers).
Elkanah (1805-1877) and Mary Richardson (1811-1897) Walker were one of six missionary couples (plus one single man) sent by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to the Oregon Mission. The Walkers and another couple, Cushing and Myra Eells, established the mission at Tshimakain, near the present day town of Ford, Washington, to work with the Spokane Indians. The Walkers later moved to the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of working papers related to Ruth Karr McKee's book, "Mary Richardson Walker: Her Book" about McKee's grandmother, Presbyterian missionary Mary Richardson Walker. The collection includes McKee's typescripts and handwritten drafts.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2020
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.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated by Ruth Karr McKee in 1943.
Related Materials
Related Material
Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker Papers 1830-1938 (Cage 57)
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- McKee, Ruth Karr -- Archives.
- Walker, Mary Richardson, 1811-1897
Subject(s)
- Missionaries -- Washington (State) -- Biography
- Missionaries
- Overland Journeys to the Northwestern United States