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Harlow Barney Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-495

Scope and Contents

The Harlow Barney Papers documents the work of the Walla Walla County water master from approxmiately 1920 to 1965. The collection consists of watershed and land ownership maps, water usage laws, and surveys. It also contains reports, aerial photographs, insurance information, and business and personal correspondence. Also in the collection are detailed drawings of waterways and city lots for the Walla Walla area, maps for Asotin, Garfield, Franklin, and Columbia Counties, and the adjudication survey of the Walla Walla River, Umatilla County, 1927.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1920-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Harlow Barney was born November 21, 1890 in Lowden, Washington. He became the watermaster of Walla Walla County, Washington in 1927, and held the position until 1963. He died on October 30, 1971, at the age of 80.

Extent

3.2 Linear Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 3 flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Harlow Barney Papers documents the work of the Walla Walla County water master from approxmiately 1920 to 1965. The collection consists of watershed and land ownership maps, water usage laws, and surveys. It also contains reports, aerial photographs, insurance information, and business and personal correspondence.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Gene and Greta Hassler on March 11, 1991. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0031.

Title
Guide to the Harlow Barney Papers
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