Chester Anders Fee Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-641

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Chester Anders Fee Papers, which dates from 1873 to 1935, consists of artwork, photographs, hand drawn maps, research notes, and correspondence with editors and publishers, related to his manuscript "Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian."

Dates

Creation: 1873-1935

Creator

Fee, Chester Anders (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Chester Anders Fee was born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon, the son of Judge James Albert Fee and Rose Maney Fee. His book, "Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian" published in 1936, discusses the life of the Native American Chief Joseph, born in 1840 in the Wallowa Valley of Oregon, who was recognized for his leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Chester Anders Fee Papers houses manuscript material from Chester Anders Fee’s book, "Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian", as well as artwork created by him.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Nothwest Archives by Alice Tomkins Fee on December 6, 1973. Alice was Chester Anders Fee's sister-in-law. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0291.