Whitman Centennial, Incorporated Records

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-441

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Whitman Centennial, Incorporated Records contains materials from and information about the Whitman Centennial celebration from 1935 to 1957. Materials include financial records and correspondence from the organization, as well as ephemera and photographs from the events in the celebration. Information about the Whitman Mission and Whitman Monument is also present.

Dates

Creation: 1935-1957

Creator

Whitman Centennial, Incorporated (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Whitman Centennial celebration was held from August 13 to August 16, 1936. It was described by the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin newspaper as “an extravaganza highlighted by parades, speakers and festive activities all held in memory of Marcus and Narcissa Prentiss Whitman.” The celebration was primarily organized by Whitman Centennial, Incorporated, a committee established in February 1935 to explore the possibility of a commemorative celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman’s arrival to Waiilatpu, near modern day Walla Walla, Washington. The Centennial celebration observed the occasion through parades and performances, as well as historic reenactments.

Extent

2.6 Linear Feet (7 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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.