Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-545

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook, which spans from 1948 through 1952, consists of newspaper clippings, event programs, pamphlets, correspondence, notes, and other ephemera.

Dates

Creation: 1948-1952

Creator

Corley, Peggy Copeland (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Peggy Copeland Corley, born circa 1930, graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, in the class of 1952. During her time at Whitman, she was a member of the social sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, held student office, and paricipated in many other on-campus activities. After graduation, she served as the first chair of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, and remained on the board until 1980. She worked for other historic preservation societies as well, including in Walla Walla, which included work to preserve Whitman College's Memorial Building. She was awarded the Victor Steinbrueck Lifetime Achievement Award in Preservation in 1999, and the Gordon Scribner Award for Distinguished Service in 2015.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Peggy Copeland Corley, born circa 1930, graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, in the class of 1952. The Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook, which spans from 1948 through 1952, consists of newspaper clippings, event programs, pamphlets, correspondence, notes, and other ephemera.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Peggy Copeland Corley on May 21, 1992. There is not an accession number associated with this donation.