Papers, 1850-1980, bulk 1900-1950.

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Papers, 1850-1980, bulk 1900-1950.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36960588

The collection is made up primarily of newsclippings, student papers, classroom assignments, maps, and other research materials retained during his teaching career. There are two folders of photographs/negatives of historical objects and buildings in the Spokane area, some of which no longer exist. The collection is indexed by name and by correspondents.

6.5 linear ft.

Eastern Washington University, JFK Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7389363

Eastern Washington University, JFK Library

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Becher, Edmund T.

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E. T. Becher, historian, taught at Rogers High School in Spokane from 1934 to 1967. In addition, he wrote many books and articles on the history of Spokane, including Spokane Corona: Eras and Empires. He was born in Iowa and graduated from the University of Idaho in 1927. He received his masters degree from the University of Washington in 1932 and began teaching at Rogers High School that year. He also served as social studies director for Spokane School District #81. He died in Spokane in 1994....

Wright, George, 1803-1865

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George Wright was an American soldier who served in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was born in Vermont in 1803 and died at sea on July 30, 1865. Wright attended West Point and graduated in 1822. He fought in the Mexican-American with the 8th infantry, and after being wounded was given the rank of colonel. In 1858 Wright oversaw the re-construction of Fort Dalles in Oregon Territory, and while in the Northwest also participated in the Yakima War and the Battle of Four Lak...