Two ways to gain access to articles and obituaries published in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin or other local newspapers:

(1) Microfilms are available on the ground (first) floor of Penrose Library in the Whitman College and Northwest Archives and may be accessed Monday through Friday 10:00-noon and 1:00-4:00. 

(2) Freelance researchers unaffiliated with the archives are available to locate and copy articles and obituaries for a fee.  Research fees must be paid in advance, whether or not the search yields the desired articles. The research fee schedule is as follows:

• $25.00 minimum charge for up to one hour of research.  Patrons will be contacted if the first hour of research yields no results.
• $12.50 per half hour after the first hour
• Each hour of research includes 20 copies.  Additional copies cost 10¢ per page.
• Large numbers of copies or CDs may require additional charges for postage or supplies.
• Please make all payments by check, payable to the individual researcher.

Email research requests to:

Gayle    Donna

Requests may also be mailed to: Donna Cummins, Memorial 302, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362.