John A. Simms (circa 1827-1890). Papers, 1858-1881.
| Department Location at WSU | WSU Libraries |
| Description | Indian Agent, Colville and Spokane Indian Agencies, 1869-1881. Correspondence, agency reports, vouchers, bills, other financial statements and abstracts, and mercantile records about agency affairs. Also personal correspondence with his wife, Lucy McFadden Simms, his family in Maryland, business acquaintances and friends. |
| Subjects or Keywords | Indians of North America -- Washington (State) -- Government relations. |
| Type of Material | Manuscript collection (personal papers) |
| Collection Number (when available) | Cage 213 |
| Extent/volume (linear feet, number of items, etc.) | 1.5 linear feet |
| Source or Provenance | Gift, S. P. McPherson, 1935. |
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