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Tomlinson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-573

Scope and Contents

The Tomlinson Family Papers, which date from 1852 to 1896, contains nine ledgers in which the Tomlinsons logged their records. Each ledger deals with different topics, ranging from business transactions, to mill operations, to day-to-day activities.

Dates

  • Creation: 1852-1896

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

John J. and Margaret Elida House Tomlinson moved to Gallatin Gateway, Montana in March of 1868. They bought land and opened a lath and shingle mill, which they operated until July 1874. In 1874, they sold the lath and shingle mill and opened Valley Flouring Mill, which ran until 1879 when it was sold.

Extent

2.0 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

John J. and Margaret Elida House Tomlinson moved to Gallatin Gateway, Montana in March of 1868. The Tomlinson Family Papers, which date from 1852 to 1896, contain nine ledgers in which the Tomlinsons logged their records.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tomlinson on December 10, 1979. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0646.

Title
Guide to the Tomlinson Family Papers
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

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