Lewis, William Stanley

William Stanley Lewis came to Spokane Falls with his parents in 1884. He studied law at Stanford University and after graduating returned to Spokane to practice. Lewis was one of the founders of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society and served for a time as corresponding secretary. He published many articles on the early history of the Pacific Northwest and the Inland Empire. With Naojiro Murakami, he co-edited and annotated Ranald McDonald in 1923.

From the guide to the William Stanley Lewis Papers, 1916-1941, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)