Joseph Harbert Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-616

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Joseph Harbert Papers contain receipts from a variety of companies including Glassford’s Lumber and Leroux’s Wagons and Blacksmithing. These papers, which date from 1859 through 1889, also contain a few letters to, and news clippings about, Joseph Harbert. It also includes a brief play script about Walla Walla during the Civil War, featuring key historical Walla Wallans such as Myron Eells and John Boyer.

Dates

Creation: 1859-1889

Creator

Harbert, Joseph (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Joseph W. Harbert was born on September 25, 1835 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He married Emma Evans, with whom he raised their children, Homer, Henry, Ida, Floy, Emma, Alvin, and Joseph Harbert Junior. In 1859 Joseph and Emma moved to Walla Walla, Washington, where they bought 1,100 acres of farmland, which he turned into wheat fields and a vineyard. He died in 1889.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Joseph Harbert Papers contains the receipts, news clippings and a playscript of Joseph W. Harbert. These papers, which date from 1859 through 1889, also contain letters of Joseph W. Harbert, dating from 1859 to 1889.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Arhchives by the Harbert family on 1996 March 4. The accession number associated with this donation is Retro-0505.