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Purity Market and Grocery Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-518

Scope and Contents

The Purity Market Records houses business records of Purity Market and Grocery. These records, which date from 1918 to 1950, consist of financial records, receipts, and photographs. They also include bank statements, inventories, account logs, and personnel administration records.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1918-1950

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

Purity Market and Grocery was founded circa 1910 by Fred Beechinor. Based in Walla Walla, Washington, they sold groceries to residents through the late 1950s.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

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Abstract

Purity Market and Grocery was a grocery store in Walla Walla, Washington founded by Fred Beechinor circa 1910. The Purity Market and Grocery consists of financial records, receipts, and photographs. These records, which date from 1918 through 1950, also contain bank statements, inventories, account logs, and personnel administration records.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Portions of this collection were donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Candace Pierce on December 31, 1982 and February 24, 1986.

Title
Guide to the Purity Market and Grocery 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