"Two McCroskey Brothers" Scrapbook, 1879-1962

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McCroskey, Hermon Emerson
Title
"Two McCroskey Brothers" Scrapbook
Dates
1879-1962 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 789 (collection)
Summary
This collection consists of a single volume, a scrapbook of mementos of brothers Hermon and Floyd McCroskey.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Hermon Emerson McCroskey (1893-1978) and Floyd Talmage McCroskey (1893-1964) were the "Two McCroskey Brothers" named in this scrapbook's title. Both brothers were born in Whitman County, WA, to Solon and Mary Alice McCroskey. Both graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, WA and served in World War I. Hermon, who assembled and annotated the album, was an executive for Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. Floyd remained in Washington State, and worked as an executive in the airline, finance, and insurance industries.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a single volume, a scrapbook of mementos of brothers Hermon and Floyd McCroskey. Both their personal and professional activities are represented in photographs, news clippings, letters, postcards, and ephemera.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] "Two McCroskey Brothers" Scrapbook, 1879-1962

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This item was purchased in 2012 from The Book Shop (MS 2012-29).

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • McCroskey, Floyd Talmage

Corporate Names

  • Paramount Pictures, Inc. -- Employees -- Archives

Family Names

  • McCroskey family -- History -- Sources

Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2012

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