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Jones-Scott Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-440

Scope and Contents

The Jones-Scott Company Records houses the business records of the Jones-Scott Company. This collection, dating from circa 1905 to circa 1950, consists of business correspondences, bills, insurance information, and other financial and operational records. These records evidence shipping deals for wheat and grains in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates

  • circa 1905-1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Jones-Scott Company was a grain distributor based out of Walla Walla, Washington, operating from roughly 1899 to 1950. They shipped to many mills, refineries, and other clients, mainly in the Pacific Northwest and Washington area.

Extent

18 Linear Feet (16 record cartons, 2 ledgers)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Jones-Scott Company was a grain distributor based out of Walla Walla, Washington, operating from roughly 1899 to 1950. The Jones-Scott Company Records, dating from circa 1905 to circa 1950, consists of business correspondences, bills, insurance information, and other financial and operational records.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives in 1987. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0272.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Jones-Scott Company Records
Author
Henry Adams
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

Contact:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922