Philanthropic Educational Organization, Walla Walla DX Chapter Records
Scope and Contents
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), Walla Walla DX chapter records house the organizational records of the DX chapter of the P.E.O. This collection, which dates from 1951 to 1985, consists of minute books, membership rosters, member books, and scrapbooks; evidencing the membership and activities of the DX chapter. Also included in the collection is a small assortment of correspondence, an organizational history book, and convention books for 1956 and 1983. This collection documents the founding of a local chapter of the P.E.O in Walla Walla, Washington.
Dates
- Creation: 1951-1985
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The DX chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) was founded on May 13, 1951. The P.E.O. champions the education and advancement of women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans.
Extent
1.4 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O) Chapter Records contains the organizational records of the DX chapter of the P.E.O. This collection, which dates from 1951 through 1985, also consists of membership rosters, member book, and scrapbooks.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Erma V. Barret in 1980 and 1987. The accession number is Retro-0159
- Title
- Guide to the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Walla Walla DX Chapter Records
- Author
- Emily Barron
- 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