Fulton and Isaacs Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-564

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Fulton and Isaacs FamilyCcollection, which dates from circa 1862 to 1980, consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, pamphlets, and typed documents about the history of the Fulton and Isaacs pioneer families. The collection also contains a ledger from Isaacs's North Pacific Flour Mill.

Dates

circa 1862-1980

Creator

Isaacs family (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Henry P. Isaacs and Lucie Fulton Isaacs, born in 1841 and circa 1840, both travelled the Oregon Trail at young ages to settle with their parents near Walla Walla, Washington. They met in 1860, shortly before Henry opened a flour mill in Walla Walla. The mill became very successful, providing milled flour for most of southeastern Washington and the surrounding area. They both died around 1915.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Henry P. Isaacs and Lucie Fulton Isaacs, born in 1841 and circa 1840, both travelled the Oregon Trail at young ages to settle with their parents near Walla Walla, Washington. The Fulton and Isaacs Family Collection, which dates from circa 1862 to 1980, consists of newspaper clippings, photographs, pamphlets, typed documents about the history of the families, and a ledger from Isaacs's North Pacific Flour Mill.