Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
Roush Jewelry Records
1935-1995
MS.1995.09
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Roush Jewelry Records
- ID
- MS.1995.09
- Date [inclusive]
- 1935-1995
- Extent
- 5 linear feet, 5 boxes.
- Location
- (MASC Staff Use: 2-6-1-1)
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Language
- Materials are in English.
- Abstract
- This collection contains business records of Roush Jewelry in Pullman, WA, including banking documents and a sample of invoices, bills, and other financial documents.
Biography/History
Merril Roush (1907-1986) and Ruth M. Roush (1905-1999) were the owners and operators of Roush Jewelry in Pullman, WA from 1954 to 1978. Roush Jewelry was a retail jewelry and watch repair store. Prior to moving to Pullman, Merril Roush served as a Pharmacist's Aide in the U.S. Navy Reserves during World War II.
Scope and Content
This collection contains business records of Roush Jewelry in Pullman, WA, including banking documents and a sample of invoices, bills, and other financial documents. It also includes personal papers of the owners, Ruth and Merril Roush.
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. It has not yet been arranged.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries
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.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Richard Old to the Washington State University Libraries in 1995 (MS 1995-09).
Names and Subjects
Geographic Name(s)
- Pullman (Wash.)--History--Sources
Subject(s)
- Jewelers--Archives
- Businesses and Corporations