This is only a partial listing of the archival and manuscript collections held by the Whitman College and Northwest Archives. New guides are added to this page regularly.
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AGuide to the Allen Room Challenge Autograph Book 2003-2008: Signatures and comments of winners of the Allen Room Challenge, a daily studying marathon among Whitman College students.
Guide to the Anderson Family Collection 1835-1980: Writings, correspondence, publication, photographs, and financial records from an historic Walla Walla family that was involved with Whitman College.
Guide to the Archaeological Institute of America, Walla Walla Society, Records 1908-1996: The records of the Archaeological Institute of America, Walla Walla Society, which document the transactions and membership of this archaeological interest group.
Guide to the Associated Women of Whitman College Records 1944-1970: Correspondence, organizational by-laws and constitutions, meeting minutes, annual summaries of activities, conduct codes, and records of specific programs and events sponsored by the Associated Women of Whitman College, an organization representing female students.
BGuide to the Baker Family Papers 1850-1970: Contains the personal papers and business records of the Baker family of Walla Walla, Washington, from the materials of Dorsey Syng to those of his sons.
Guide to the William H. Blashfield Papers, 1928-1930: Letters to his mother and father from William Blashfield, at that time a student at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.
Guide to the Blue Mountain Ski Club Records 1961-1984: Financial, membership, and competition records of an amateur ski club.
Guide to the Walter Brattain Family Papers 1860-1990: This collection contains the scientific and personal papers of Walter Brattain, an inventor of the transistor and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, in addition to his family papers.
Guide to the Butler Family Papers 1865-2008: Photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia from a prominent early Walla Walla family.
CGuide to the Uriah Franklin "Bill" Corkrum Papers circa 1880s-2000: Bill Corkrum was a longtime Walla Walla farmer, businessman, and aviator. This collection includes his college, military, business, personal records, and photographs of the Corkrum family, one of the earliest families to settle in Walla Walla.
Guide to the Thomas E. Cronin Papers 1999-2005: Personal correspondence and photographs of the twelfth president of Whitman College.
DGuide to the Elaine Frank Davison Germans from Russia Collection 1900-2000: Interviews on cassette tapes, publications, research files, and family correspondence pertaining to Germans from Russia created by a genealogist from Walla Walla, Washington.
Guide to the Delta Delta Delta, Theta Omicron Chapter Records 1923-2005: Scrapbooks, photographs, academic files, and administrative records of a Whitman College sorority.
Guide to the Clifford M. Drury Papers 1922-1984: Correspondence, research files, newspaper clippings, photographs, and manuscripts of historian Clifford M. Drury.
EGuide to the Cushing Eells Collection 1821-1979: This collection contains materials of and about Cushing Eells. Eells was a missionary and founded a seminary dedicated to Marcus Whitman, which became Whitman College. The collection contains original correspondence, the diary and the sermons of Cushing Eells, as well as current materials about his life, mission, and some materials created by his family.
Guide to the Walter Crosby Eells Papers 1890-1963: This collection consists mainly of reprints of professional publications by Walter Crosby Eells. Some professional correspondence and a scrapbook are also included.
Guide to the Enchanters Records 1925-1929: Correspondence and photographs of a Seattle barbershop quartet known for its renditions of Southern spirituals and minstrel songs.
FGuide to the Arminda Fix Family Papers 1871-1980: The collection consists of personal and family papers of the first librarian of Whitman College.
Guide to the Robert Fluno Papers 1952-1990: Writings, curricular materials, and documents regarding the political activities of a Whitman College political science professor.
Guide to the Ruth Fluno Collection 1927-1980: Artwork, poetry, diaries, and other writings of a Walla Walla artist, Ruth Fluno. She and her husband Robert Fluno moved to Walla Walla in 1952; the couple also traveled abroad in London, East Pakistan, Italy, and southern Europe. She considered much of her artwork to be social commentary.
GGuide to the Wallace Gendron Papers 1941-1945: Aerial photographs depicting Allied operations in Europe during World War II and personal memorabilia collected by Wallace Gendron. Correspondence and photos of Walla Walla Air Base.
Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic, Walla Walla, Records 1881-1923: The records of the Grand Army of the Republic, Walla Walla, which
document the transactions and membership of this Civil War veterans’
organization.
Guide to the William H. Gray Collection 1836-1972: Correspondence, writings, clippings, and books of William H. Gray, Northwest pioneer, who served on the Oregon territorial legislature.
Guide to the Bill Gulick Papers 1940-2008: Journals, correspondence, manuscripts, memorabilia, and research materials of the western author Bill Gulick.
HGuide to the Lloyd R. Hawley Autograph Skin 1908-1915: Animal skin with autographs from friends and relatives of Lloyd R. Hawley, Whitman College, Class of 1910.
Guide to the Thomas D. Howells Papers, 1934-1991: Thomas
D. Howells was a Whitman College professor from 1938 to 1987. This collection
includes his literary manuscripts, published materials, lectures, tributes from his
former students and colleagues, and administrative records.
Guide to the Inquiry Club Records: Record books, speeches given, constitution, by-laws and membership information related to a social club in Walla Walla.
JGuide to the John Ervin Joseph Fort Walla Walla Collection 1864-1924: Correspondence, reports, and building records and photographs from the Fort Walla Walla complex.
KGuide to the John G. Kelly Collection 1906-1962: Business records, personal correspondence, and memorabilia of John G. Kelly, Walla Walla businessman. Business records include the Church Grape Juice Company, Walla Walla Canning Company, and the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
Guide to the William and Isabella Kirkman Collection 1853-2004: Correspondence, financial records, journal, and scrapbook of a prominent and wealthy immigrant family in Walla Walla, Washington.
Guide to the Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records 1922-1993: Records documenting the activities of a local service organization, the Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla, Washington, from 1922 to 1993.
LGuide to the Alfred E. Lange Collection circa 1975-1981: Unpublished reminiscences of a physician who practiced in Walla Walla, Washington from 1923-1966.
Guide to the League of Women Voters of Walla Walla County Records 1949-1988: Administrative records, publications, and scrapbooks of the League of Women Voters of Walla Walla County, a non-partisan organization dedicated to the political education of American citizens.
Guide to the Joe J. Locati Papers 1880-1998: Research materials of Joe Locati, an inspector with the US Department of Agriculture, including photographs and newspaper articles related to agriculture in Walla Walla and the history of Italian Jesuits in the Northwest.
Guide to the David Lovett Papers 1920-2006: David Lovett was a Whitman College English professor in the 1930s. This collection includes his literary manuscripts, correspondence, and other personal papers.
MGuide to the John Mullan Papers: The journal of John Mullan, U.S. Army Lt., describing his travels and maps of the Mullan Road.
NGuide to the New Freedom Singers Sound Recordings circa 1966-1983: Phonograph records created by the New Freedom Singers, a Whitman College student Christian choir.
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Guide to the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association Records 1907-1978: This collection contains the record of the formation and subsequent organizational and lobbying efforts of the Inland Empire Waterways Association, later renamed the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association.
Guide to the Andrew Dominique Pambrun Family Collection circa 1890-1995: Autobiographical manuscripts of Andrew Dominique Pambrun, who was employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company and served as an interpreter for Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens during the mid 19th century.
Guide to the Stephen B. L. Penrose, Jr. Papers 1908-1990: This collection chiefly contains the correspondence of Stephen B.L. Penrose, Jr., depicting his presidency of the American University in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1948-1954, his involvement with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), his work with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and his views on and advocacy for Palestinian statehood and Palestinian refugees.
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Guide to the Ren Faire Posters and Other Materials 1971-2005: Collection of posters and materials created by the committee organizing the annual Whitman College Ren Faire, with various information about the event.
Guide to the Benjamin Rigberg Judaism in Walla Walla Collection 1998-2001: Subject files and oral history interviews used in the writing of Walla Walla: Judaism in a Rural Setting, by Benjamin Rigberg.
Guide to the Roberts Family Papers 1853-1994: Newspaper articles, personal notebooks and sketches, genealogical materials, published articles of an early pioneer family.
Guide to the Roo Rat Society Records 1963-2005: Records and artifacts of the Roo Rat Society, a Whitman College conservation group.
SGuide to the Kenneth E. Schilling Papers, 1944-2001: LP phonograph records and reel-to-reel recordings featuring Whitman College choral groups and the Walla Walla Symphony, lecture notes, subject files, photographs, and concert programs.
Guide to the Schwerin and Kelly Families Photographs and Writings 1889-1980: Autobiographical writings and photographs of two Walla Walla Valley agricultural families.
Guide to the Brien Sheedy Mount Everest Collection 2004: Artifacts, photographs, digital video, and trip diary from Brien Sheedy’s 2004 Mount Everest expedition.
Guide to the Morda C. Slauson Collection on William Polk Gray 1891-1968: Correspondence, writings, and photographs of early Washington resident and steamboat Captain.
Guide to the Stevens Treaty Council of 1855 Centennial Collection 1954-1956: Records from the planning and execution of the 100th anniversary commemoration of the 1855 Stevens Treaty signed at the close of the Walla Walla Council.
TGuide to the Robert R. Thomsen Photographs and Clippings 1951-1985: This collection comprises materials donated by Robert R. Thomsen from his time as coach in the Physical Education Department of Whitman College.
UGuide to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 1214 Records 1905-1968: Membership records, financial records, meeting minutes, and correspondence created by the Walla Walla local of the national carpenters' union.
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Guide to the Frankie Ladley Wakefield and Gerald Ladley Scrapbooks: Scrapbooks created by Whitman alumni.
Guide to the Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs Minute Books 1929-1952: The minute books of the Walla Walla Presidents’ Council of Federated Women’s Clubs contain summaries of monthly meetings, membership lists, and newspaper clippings.
Guide to the Walla Walla Art Club Records 1898-1981: This collection contains the records of the Walla Walla Art Club, which offer information about the goals and activities of the club.
Guide to the Walla Walla Drug Abuse Council Records 1971-1974: Administrative records, budget proposals and reports of the Walla Walla Drug Abuse Council, which organized and implemented a number of programs associated with drug abuse education and prevention.
Guide to the Walla Walla Woman's Diary 1891-1896: Ten page diary of a young Walla Walla wife and mother. The identity of the writer is withheld by the Whitman College and Northwest Archives.
Guide to the Walla Walla Woman's Reading Club Records 1894-1995: Minutes, programs, and scrapbooks of a women's reading club in Walla Walla from 1894-1995.
Guide to the Washington State Penitentiary Collection 1886-2008: Publications, newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, scrapbooks, records and audiotapes of interviews with WSP personnel.
Guide to the Whitman College Alumni Office Records 1895-2007: Records created by the Whitman College Alumni Office and biographical information on individual Whitman alumni.
Guide to the Whitman College Faculty Meeting Minutes 1882-2006: The administrative record of regular meetings of Whitman College faculty, from the founding of the college to the present.
Guide to the Whitman College Media Collection 1931-2008: Audio and video cassettes, reel-to-reel audio and video, film depicting events taking place at or featuring individuals associated with Whitman College.
Guide to the Whitman College Oral History Collection: Audio recordings and transcripts of oral histories related to Whitman College.
Guide to the Whitman College Theatre Records: Photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, recordings, and other records created by the Whitman College Dramatic Club and Theatre Department.
Guide to the H. N. (Bert) Woolson Collection on Albert Woolson, 1881-1964: Clippings, scrapbook, photographs, and sound recordings documenting the last years of Albert Woolson, the last living Union veteran of the Civil War.
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Guide to the Ella Baker Zumwalt Scrapbooks and Photographs 1933-1999: Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and personal photographs of woman who resided in Northeastern Oregon.
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