Walla Walla Knights of Columbus Records
Scope and Contents
The Knights of Columbus Reccords contain the organizational records of the Walla Walla chapter of the Knights of Columbus. They consist primarily of meeting minutes, membership badge, and newspaper clippings. These records, which date from 1911 through 2003, also contain photographs and pamphlets.
Dates
- Creation: 1911-2003
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The Walla Walla chapter, founded May 3, 1903, was named after Michael Flohr, who was the first permanent pastor of St. Patrick Church in Walla Walla, Washington. The organization continues to hold regular social, community, and charity events.
Extent
7.0 Linear Feet (6 flat boxes, 1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains records from the Walla Walla chapter of the Knights of Columbus. They consist of meeting minutes, a membership badge, and newspaper clippings. These records, which dates from 1911 through 2003, also contains photographs and pamphlets.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Tom Vinti in June, 2003. The accession number is retro-0035.
- Title
- Guide to the Walla Walla Knights of Columbus Records
- Author
- Henry Adams
- 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