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Erma Barrett Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-492

Scope and Contents

The Erma Barett Scrapbooks contains postcards from the Walla Walla and Eastern Washington area. These scrapbooks, which date from 1902 through 1975, document houses, buildings, events, and landscapes.

Dates

  • 1902-1975

Creator

Biographical Note

Erma Barrett was born on August 19, 1989 in Grinnell, Iowa. She attended Grinnell Iowa College, but graduated from the University of Iowa as an English major. Barrett then moved to Walla Walla, Washington to teach English and Speech at Walla Walla High School. She died on October 23, 1997.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet (1 flat box, 1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Erma Barrett Scrapbooks contains postcards from the Walla Walla and Eastern Washington area. These scrapbooks, which date from 1902 through 1975, document houses, buildings, events, and landscapes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in the collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the Erma Barrett Scrapbooks
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