Jim Brown collection
Scope and Contents
The Jim Brown collection consists of funeral materials for Brown’s father, a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes. This collection, which dates from 1919 through 1950, also consists of photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-1950
Creator
- Brown, James Henry (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
James Henry “Jim” Brown was born in Walla Walla, Washington on November 23, 1919. He worked as a certified public accountant for most of his life, and was a member of many social and cultural groups, such as the Ragtime Society, and the International Wizard of Oz Club. Brown died on October 10, 1985, at the age of 65.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Jim Brown Collection consists of funeral materials for Brown’s father, a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes. This collection, which dates from 1919 through 1950, also consists of photographs.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Sonia B. Brown in 1986. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0247.
Geographic
- Title
- Guide to the Jim Brown Collection
- 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