Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the
Morton Electric Records 1950-1959
Cage 840
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Creator
- Morton Electric
- Title
- Morton Electric records
- ID
- Cage 840
- Date [inclusive]
- 1950-1959
- Extent
- 1.0 linear feet of shelf space, 2 containers
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- The Morton Electric Records consists of records documenting the work and finances of Morton Electric, a firm based in Colfax that performed electrical wiring and repair. The records also contains a small number of personal records for the company's priorietor, Jack E. Morton.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]. Morton Electric Records, 1950-1959. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Historical Note
Morton Electric was owned and operated by Jack E. (1914-1979) and Irene M. (1914-1986) Morton. The company was located at S. 1016 Main Street in Colfax, Washington.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of records from 1950 to 1959 for the Morton Electric, located in Colfax Washington. It includes financial statements, bank records, employee records, contracts, bills, and correspondence.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series, General files and Ledger.
Series 1: General files, 1950-1959. This series consists of financial records, correspondence, and records about Jack Morton's interest in aviation.
Series 2: Ledger, 1954-1958. This series consists of pages of a ledger and documents the work performed by Morton Electric organized by client.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2016
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 may apply.
Acquisition Information
The Morton Electric Reocrds were donated to Washington State University by Richard Old in 1988 (MS 1988-36).
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Cody Leander and Steven Bingo in 2016.
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Morton Electric--Archives.
Subject(s)
- Colfax (Wash.) -- History -- Sources.
- Electricians -- Archives.
- City and Town Life
- Washington (State)
Detailed Description of Collection
Series 1 General files 1950-1959 |
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box | folder | |||
Bids 1957 |
1 | 1 | ||
Bids 1958 |
1 | 2 | ||
Building Materials-Prices 1958 |
1 | 3 | ||
Canadian-Game Permits Undated |
1 | 4 | ||
Civil Aeronautics Administration 1957 |
1 | 5 | ||
Contracts 1954-1957 |
1 | 6 | ||
Credit Bureau Information 1957 |
1 | 7 | ||
General Correspondence 1958 |
1 | 8 | ||
General Credit Information 1957 |
1 | 9 | ||
House 1952-1958 |
1 | 10 | ||
House Remodel 1959 |
1 | 11 | ||
Kitchen Remodel 1959 |
1 | 12 | ||
Loose Papers 1955 |
1 | 13 | ||
Miscellaneous Bills-Paid by Check 1958 |
1 | 14 | ||
Miscellaneous Paid by Check 1959 |
1 | 15 | ||
Miscellaneous Paid Checks 1956 |
1 | 16 | ||
M.R. Property 1956 |
1 | 17 | ||
New Shop 1953 |
1 | 18 | ||
Paid by Check 1957 |
1 | 19 | ||
Tel-Electric 1956-1957 |
1 | 20 | ||
Time Sheets 1958 |
2 | 21 | ||
Westchester Electric Company 1957 |
2 | 22 | ||
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Series 2 Ledger 1954-1958 |
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box | folder | |||
A 1954-1958 |
2 | 23 | ||
B 1954-1958 |
2 | 24 | ||
C 1954-1958 |
2 | 25 | ||
D 1954-1958 |
2 | 26 | ||
E 1954-1958 |
2 | 27 | ||
F 1954-1958 |
2 | 28 | ||
G 1954-1958 |
2 | 29 | ||
H 1954-1958 |
2 | 30 | ||
J 1954-1958 |
2 | 31 | ||
K 1954-1958 |
2 | 32 | ||
L 1954-1958 |
2 | 33 | ||
M 1954-1958 |
2 | 34 | ||
N 1954-1958 |
2 | 35 | ||
O 1954-1958 |
2 | 36 | ||
P 1954-1958 |
2 | 37 | ||
R 1954-1958 |
2 | 38 | ||
S 1954-1958 |
2 | 39 | ||
T-U-V 1954-1958 |
2 | 40 | ||
W-X-Y-Z 1954-1958 |
2 | 41 | ||
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