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Dwelley Jones Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-496

Scope and Contents

The Dwelley Jones Photographs houses photographs of the Dwelly, McLean, James, and Mahoney families, amongst others, taken in the early 20th century. This collection consists mainly of portraits, but it also includes photographs of groups, nature, and historic Walla Walla, Washington.

Dates

  • circa 1900-1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Charles and Verna Dwelley Jones, both born in the 1880s, married around 1910 and had a son, Dwelley Jones, shortly thereafter. They lived in Walla Walla, Washington, where they were engaged in many social clubs. Charles worked as an investment banker and died in 1942.

Extent

0.41 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 flat file folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Dwelley Jones Photographs houses photographs of the Dwelly, McLean, James, and Mahoney families, taken in the early 20th century.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mr. and Mrs. Dwelley Jones on July 7, 1981. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0348.

Title
Guide to the Dwelley Jones Photographs
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