Columbia Reproductions Photographs

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-457

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Columbia Reproductions Photographs contains negatives of photographs that depict life in the city of Walla Walla, Washington. Images include documentation of the Walla Walla Symphony, Walla Walla High School, and Whitman College events, as well as portraits of individual Walla Walla residents. The collection also contains photographs of houses and school events from across Washington, and images of blueprints and maps. The photographs date from the 1920s to 1986.

Dates

circa 1920-1986

Creator

Columbia Reproductions (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

Columbia Reproductions was a photography company in Walla Walla, Washington. They also made topographic maps of Washington State. It was founded in 1948 by Dick Torrey who owned and operated the company until his retirement in 1983. The company changed its name to Columbia Maps and Teaching Supplies in 1987, but went out of business before the end of the year.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Columbia Reproductions Photographs contain negatives of photographs that depict life in Walla Walla as well as wider Washington State. Columbia Reproductions was a photography company owned and operated by Dick Torrey.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Dick Torrey in 1975. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0668.