Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Alfred S. Coumbe Collection
1917-1924
Cage 725
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Coumbe, Alfred S.
- Title
- Alfred S. Coumbe Collection
- ID
- Cage 725
- Date [inclusive]
- 1917-1924
- Extent
- 6 linear feet of shelf space, 5 boxes
- Location
- Boxes 2-5 are stored in Holland Library 428 (W4:7:1-2).
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Collection of materials related to Alfred S. Coumbe of Spokane during his World War I service in the U.S. Navy. Includes diaries, a photograph album, loose photographs, artifacts (uniforms and other textile items), and a few miscellaneous items.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Alfred S. Coumbe Collection, 1917-1924
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
Alfred S. Coumbe served in the United States Navy during World War I. Biographical information for Coumbe was not readily available when the collection was processed.
Scope and Content
This collection includes papers and artifacts related to Alfred S. Coumbe of Spokane during his World War I service in the U.S. Navy. It includes diaries, a photograph album, loose photographs, uniforms and other textile items, and a few miscellaneous items.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series:
Series 1. Papers, 1919-1924
Series 2. Artifacts (textile items), circa 1917-1919
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2014
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
The WSU Libraries purchased this collection from dealer Charles Apfelbaum in 2008 (MS.2008.05).
Processing Information
Cheryl Gunselman processed the collection in 2008.
Names and Subjects
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- Navy -- History -- World War, 1914-1918
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Coumbe, Alfred S. -- Archives --Archives
Subject(s)
- Sailors -- United States -- Archives
- Diaries -- Specimens
- Military uniforms -- Specimens
- Military
Detailed Description of Collection
Series 1. Papers, 1919-1924 |
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Diaries 1917-1919 |
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Photograph album 1919 |
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Miscellaneous items 1919-1924 |
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Photographs, including images of the USS Bridgeport (1919), and the first anniversary ball for the crew of the USS Rochester, (1918) 1918-1919 |
Oversize (folder) | |||
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Series 2. Artifacts (textile items), circa 1917-1919 |
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Naval uniform items: wool pants (2), wool tunic |
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Naval uniform items: cotton tunic, drawers, silk tie, silk scarf |
3 | |||
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Naval uniform items: spats/leggings. Also felt mat with American flag, and American Legion cap |
4 | |||
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Naval uniform items: cotton tunic with blue collar and cuffs, white cotton pants |
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