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The 150th Anniversary Symposium of the Whitman Tragedy Collection, which dates from circa 1997,consists of a program, newspaper clippings, a photograph album, and video recordings from the 150th anniversary symposium of the Whitman Incident held at Whitman College in 1997.

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The papers of Clifford M. Drury include correspondence, research files, newspaper clippings, photographs, and manuscripts, from 1922- 1984, specifically regarding his works on Marcus Whitman and other early Pacific Northwest missionaries. Clifford Merrill Drury had a noteworthy career as a pastor, seminary professor, historian, and Navy chaplain.

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The G. Thomas Edwards papers contain the research and professional papers of Thomas Edwards, a former Professor of History at Whitman College. The collection spans from 1960 to 2017.

Abstract The Avard T. Fairbanks Papers which contains ephemera related to sculptor Dr. Avard T. Fairbanks and his creation of a bronze statue of Dr. Marcus Whitman for unveiling in the Rotunda and installation in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. These papers, which date from 1929 through 1992, contains information about the development, installation, and dedication of the Marcus Whitman Statue. There also contains a portfolio, letters of correspondence, fundraising, and...

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Neta Lohnes Frazier was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 18, 1890, and published over fifteen volumes during her career as a writer. The Neta Lohnes Frazier Papers houses manuscripts, drawings, and supplementary material for the published works of Neta Frazier, most of which concern Marcus and Narcissa Whitman and the history of the Walla Walla, Washington area.

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The Mary Carr Moore Papers, which dates from 1911 to 1986, contains materials related to Mary Carr Moore, an American composer. The collection consists of material related to the opera entitled “The Cost of Empire,” and several published songs, operas, scores, and chamber works.

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The Mother Joseph Statue Collection, which dates from 1978 to 1982, contains material related to the Mother Joseph statues located in Olympia, Washington and Washington D.C. The collection includes invitations, informational pamphlets, and programs.

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The Rhoda Scott Collection of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman letters contain four original letters written by the Whitmans to family and friends.

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The Erwin Thompson papers collection consists most notably of research material for his book “Shallow Grave at Waiilatpu," notes, photographs, and diaries. This collection, which dates from 1950 to 1998, also contains maps and other ephemera related to his published works.

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The Whitman Centennial, Incorporated Records contains materials from and information about the Whitman Centennial celebration. The celebration was held from August 13 to August 16, 1936 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Whitmans’ arrival to Waiilatpu, near modern day Walla Walla, Washington.