John F. McLean Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-464

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The John F. McLean Collection houses the business records of The McLean Grocery Company, a Walla Walla grocery store run by the McLean family. This collection, which dates from 1891 to 1914, consists of store journals, store ledgers, and general financial records, as well as a few family photographs. This collection documents the operation of a grocery store through the turn of the 20th century.

Dates

Creation: 1891-1914

Creator

McLean, John F. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The McLean Grocery Company was one of the largest Walla Walla grocers of its time. Though the McLean name was associated with the company from the late 1880s, when it was founded, through 1933, the store actually underwent a series of ownership changes which culminated in a sale to Safeway in 1933. Prior to this sale, the McLean Grocery Company was mainly operated by Malcolm M. McLean (1845-1927) and John F. McLean (1839-1915).

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John F. McLean Collection consists of McLean Grocery Company store journals and ledgers, general financial records, and three family photographs. This collection dates from 1891 to 1914.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Douglas Saturno on December 10, 1996. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0589.