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Walla Walla Knights of Columbus Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-479

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

  • 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

Contact:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922