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J.H. Day Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-462

Scope and Contents

The Dr. J.H. Day records contains a ledger book with local prescriptions issued by the J.H. Day and Company of Walla Walla, Washington. The materials date from March 29 to October 22, 1878.

Dates

  • 1878 May 29-1878 October 22

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

J.H. Day was a druggist in Walla Walla, Washington in the late 19th century. He also built one of the first brick buildings in Walla Walla, and installed the first soda fountain in Washington state.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Dr. J.H. Day Records contain a pharmaceutical ledger book. Day was a druggist in Walla Walla, Washington in the late 19th century.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Earle Connette from the Washington State University Archives on July 8, 1970. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0225.

Creator

Title
Guide to the J.H. Day Records
Author
Claire Drown
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