Guide to the Ralph Bockmier Papers, 1917-1968
Cage 387

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Bockmier, Ralph
Title
Ralph Bockmier Papers
ID
Cage 387
Date [inclusive]
1917-1968
Extent
3 containers., 1.2 linear feet of shelf space.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Includes: Mr. Lumber, an autobiography; the Inland Empire Lumber Industry; and The inmost thoughts and conclusions of a paralytic.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 387, Ralph Bockmier Papers . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

Ralph Bockmier was born at Palouse, Washington. He spent many years in the lumber business in Spokane. His biography is covered fully in the autobiographical material in his papers.

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Scope and Content

The papers of Ralph Bockmier consists of various drafts and versions of his autobiography. Some related correspondence is included.

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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

Papers of Ralph Bockmier were donated to the Washington State University Libraries in 1992 (accession number MS92-61) by the Latah County Historical Society, Moscow, Idaho, where the papers had been left by an anonmyous donor. These papers were combined with other materials the Libraries had recieved prior to 1980.

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Names and Subjects

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Bockmier, Ralph H., 1893- --Archives

Subject(s)

  • Lumber trade -- Washington (State)--History
  • Paralytics -- Biography
  • Logging
  • Washington (State)

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Detailed Description of Collection

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

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Reminiscences. Included: Mr. Lumber, an Auto-biography;  The Inland Empire Lumber Industry; and  The inmost thoughts and conclusions of a paralytic. 1967 

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Notes and supplements of 1st draft of Memoirs of a Palouser. 

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Portrait photographCrow's Digest, Feature SupplementSpokesman Review, articleNotes/sources for "Memoirs..."; Correspondence: Jeff Bockmier, "Sonny", 1967; Paul T. Bockmier, Jr. 1967; Alan F. Pater, 1967; Carlton Publishing Co., 1968; Caxton Printers, 1968; Vantage Press, 1967Letter to President Johnson, Lyndon B. 1917 1959 1960 1967-1968 1967  

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Mr. Lumber, Memoirs..., Multiple drafts: handwritten,carbons and final typed copy (pp. 299-301 missing), preceded by Table of contents (Folder 29) from final typed version (Folder 42). 

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