Arthur Meehan Papers 1918-1955

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Arthur Meehan Papers 1918-1955

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Public official and mayor of Spokane, Wash. Scrapbook of clippings relating to Meehan's sports activities while at Gonzaga University; photos of him during civic events with dignitaries visiting Spokane during his tenure as mayor (1945-1955); articles of incorporation for Shadow Peak Mining Co. (1930) and Masonic Temple Association (1901); and ledgers, stock certificates, and other records (1929-1935) of Silver Mountain Mining Co.

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Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives

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Gonzaga University

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Shadow Peak Mining Co.

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Silver Mountain Mining Co.

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Freemasons. Washington (State)

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Masonic Temple Association (Spokane, Wash.)

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Meehan, Arthur, 1894-1970

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Arthur Meehan came to Spokane in 1910. He graduated from Gonzaga University and worked in various public positions before becoming commissioner of public works in 1942. Meehan served as mayor of Spokane from 1945 to 1955. Large civic improvements initiated during his mayoral tenure included the Coliseum, the Maple Street Bridge, Ben Garnet Way, and large sewer projects. From the guide to the Arthur Meehan Papers, 1918-1955, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/No...

Spokane (Wash.). Mayor

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