Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers
1923-1973
Cage 354
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biography/History
- Scope and Content
- Arrangement
- Administrative Information
- Related Materials
- Names and Subjects
- Detailed Description of Collection
- Series 1: Estates
- Series 2: Educational and Professional
- Series 3: Correspondence
- Series 4: Finances
- Series 5: Taxes
- Series 6: Juanita Crest Lot
- Series 7: Other Papers
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Ricketts, Oliver Preston, 1875-1971
- Title
- Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers
- ID
- Cage 354
- Date [inclusive]
- 1923-1973
- Extent
- 1 Linear feet of shelf space, 2 Boxes
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Correspondence, financial and other papers concerning real estate, education, finances and the settlement of estates of the Ricketts family of Pullman and Seattle.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Oliver and Ellen Ricketts Papers, 1923-1973 (Cage 354)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Oliver Preston Ricketts, born October 27, 1879, and his wife Ellen (Clark) Ricketts, born August 3, 1883, were longtime residents of Pullman. The couple had four children: Mrs. Auril Brown, Bernard, Evelyn (d.1925), and Vernon. Ellen graduated from Washington State University in 1933, and was subsequently engaged in social work with the King County Welfare Department. Oliver was a Post Office mail carrier for twenty-seven years.
After retirement, the Ricketts managed their Pullman apartment building and Ellen pursued her interest in family and pioneer history. Ellen passed away in her eighty-fifth year on September 23, 1968 and Mr. Ricketts followed on October 5, 1971 at the age of ninety-one years.
Scope and Content
The Oliver and Ellen Ricketts collection, dated 1923 through 1973, comprises seven series. Series one is the estate papers of Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts. Washington State University honorary society certificates and academic transcripts for Ellen Ricketts and her daughter, Auril Ricketts, in addition to Ellen's social work professional papers, complete series two. The third series includes correspondence generated by family members and friends. The Ricketts' personal financial records comprise series four while income tax data and Whitman County tax statements make up series five. Series six consists of maps, real estate agreements, assessment notices, and correspondence related to a lot in Juanita Crest division in Seattle owned by the Ricketts. The final, seventh, series contains miscellaneous papers and a commonplace book.
Arrangement
Papers are ordered chronologically within each series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2022
https://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 may apply.
Acquisition Information
The Oliver and Ellen Ricketts papers were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Mrs. Bernard Ricketts in October 1977.
Related Materials
Related Material
Bernard G. Ricketts Papers, 1938-1975 (Cage 355)
William Clark Family Papers, 1740-1926 (Cage 77)
Names and Subjects
Family Name(s)
- Ricketts family -- Archives
- Ricketts family
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Ricketts, Oliver Preston, 1875-1971 -- Archives
- Ricketts, Ellen Adeline Clark, 1883-1968 -- Archives
Creator(s) :
- Ricketts, Ellen Adeline Clark, 1883-1968
Subject(s)
- Home and Family
- Washington (State)
Detailed Description of Collection
Series 1: Estates |
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Ellen (Clark) Ricketts Estate 1963-1971 75 |
1 | 1-3 | ||
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Oliver P. Ricketts Estate 1968-1973 14 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Series 2: Educational and Professional |
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| box | folder | |||
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King County Welfare Department 1941-1952 8 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Washington State University 1932-1952 10 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Series 3: Correspondence |
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| box | folder | |||
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Personal Correspondence 1923-1968 20 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Myrtle (Ricketts) Johnson 1968-1969 5 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Series 4: Finances |
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| box | folder | |||
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Banking 1942-1968 12 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Retirement and Social Security 1961-1971 15 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Financial Records 1969-1972 60 |
1 | 11 | ||
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Series 5: Taxes |
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| box | folder | |||
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Income Taxes 1955-1972 35 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Whitman County Taxes 1933-1936 7 |
1 | 13 | ||
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Series 6: Juanita Crest Lot |
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| box | folder | |||
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Juanita Crest Lot 1947-1968 75 |
2 | 14-19 | ||
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Series 7: Other Papers |
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| box | folder | |||
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Commonplace Book undated 1 |
2 | 20 | ||
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Miscellaneous 1941-1966 28 |
2 | 21 | ||
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