Carl B. Penner Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-637

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Carl Penner Collection, which dates from 1989, contains photocopies of writings and newspaper clippings documenting the life, honors, and inventions of Carl Penner.

Dates

Creation: 1989

Creator

Penner, Carl (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Carl Penner was born on January 4, 1889, in Walla Walla, Washington. He grew up on a farm with his parents and three siblings. As an adult he was owned a blacksmith shop in Walla Walla. He was also a farmer and inventor, most known for the food quick freezer, which was widely used by the army during World War Two. He was the mayor of Starbuck, Washington for six years. Carl Penner built the Pioneer Museum at the request of the Pioneer Historical society at age 77, and helped found the Fort Walla Walla museum at age 90. He received many awards, including the 1967 Washington State Outstanding Senior Citizen Award, the 1973 Chamber of Commerce Merit Award, and the 1974 Walla Walla Elks Distinguished Citizen Award. He died on July 19, 1983.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Carl Penner Collection contains photocopies of writings and newspaper clippings documenting the life, honors, and inventions of Carl Penner. Carl Penner was born in 1889 and lived the majority of his life in Walla Walla, Washington.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Alice Williams in January 1989. There is no known accession number associated with this donation.