Walla Walla Post Office Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-521

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Walla Walla Post Office Collection, which dates from roughly 1857 to 1959, consists of a certificate showing a name change from Wailepta to Walla Walla, a list of postmasters, receipts, correspondence, and legal documents. This collection documents the chronology of post offices in Walla Walla County over the span of 100 years.

Dates

Creation: circa 1857-1959

Creator

Whitman College. Whitman College and Northwest Archives (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

According to the records of the Walla Walla County, Washington post office, the first official post office in the area was established at Wailepta, Walla Walla County, Washington on June 2, 1858. Originally called the Wailepta Post Office, its name was changed to the Walla Walla Post Office on September 8, 1862, and has served Walla Walla County since.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

According to the records of the Walla Walla County, Washington post office, the first official post office in the area was established at Wailepta, Walla Walla County, Washington on June 2, 1858. The Walla Walla Post Office Collection, which dates from roughly 1857 to 1959, consists of a name-change certificate, a list of postmasters, receipts, correspondence, and legal documents.