Nellie Nelson Papers
Scope and Contents
The Nellie Nelson papers, dating from 1920 to 1986, contains materials for his column for the Walla Walla Union Bulletin, “The Roving Reporter.” This collection contains photographs, writings, notes, and correspondence, evidencing his work reporting on nine counties for over a decade. This collection provides insight on journalism in rural America and the rhetoric surrounding indigenous people, agriculture, and infrastructure throughout the 1930s to 1950s.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1982
Creator
- Nelson, Nellie (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Nelle Nelson, born Andres Winters, was a roving reporter for the Walla Walla Union Bulletin from 1936-1950. Nelson covered one of the most extensive beats of a working reporter at the time, writing features, histories, and the news for five counties in Southeastern Washington and four in Northeastern Oregon. Nelson was born in Hector, Minnesota. Before writing for the Union Bulletin and moving to Walla Walla, Washington, Nelson had written on “Indian legends and history” in La Grande, Oregon, where he was a member of the Oregon Trail Memorial Association. There, Nelson worked with President Warren Harding to commemorate the highway built through the region, when he was a secretary treasurer. Most of Nelson’s writing appeared on Sundays in an illustrated, two-page spread. In 1950, Nelson fell ill and was hospitalized. He stopped writing shortly after, and passed away shortly after that. Nelson was survived by his wife, Floy Nelson, two children, and several grandchildren.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (2 record cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Nellie Nelson Papers contains records from Nelson's Walla Walla Union Bulletin column "The Roving Reporter," in Walla Walla, Washington.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Subject
- Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Nellie Nelson Papers
- Author
- Mira Skladany
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository