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Pettyjohn Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-613

Scope and Contents

The Pettyjohn Family Papers contain family portraits and letters. These papers, which date circa 1850 through 1950, also consists of photographs depicting local buildings and houses, and the Walla Walla centennial celebration.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1850-circa 1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

The Pettyjohn family were early settlers in the Walla Walla area. Jonathan Pettyjohn was born in Ohio on January 13, 1827, and later moved west with his family. He moved to Walla Walla county in 1859, and settled in Touchet valley. Sherman Pettyjohn was born to Jonathan and Hannah Pettyjohn on November 10, 1865 in Walla Walla county. Sherman’s daughter, Margaret Pettyjohn, was born in Walla Walla on June 12, 1899 and died in July 1978.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet (1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Pettyjohn Family Papers contains family portraits and correspondence. These papers, which date circa 1850 through 1950, also consists of photographs depicting buildings and houses in Walla Walla, Washington.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Nancy Grant on February 2, 2015. The accession number associated with this donation is 2015-002.

Title
Guide to the Pettyjohn Family Papers
Author
Claire Drown
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

Contact:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922