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Shaw Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-650

Scope and Contents

The Shaw Family Collection includes photographs and newspaper clippings about the Shaw family, as well as photographs of scenes in Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1888-1935

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

The Shaw family included Harvey and Martha Shaw, John and Harriet Shaw, John and Nancy Shaw, as well as Maude, Harry, William, Mary, and Betsy Shaw. The family moved from Springfield, Illinois to Washington circa 1888, and settled in Dayton and Walla Walla.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Shaw Family Collection, which dates from 1888 through 1935, includes photographs and newspaper clippings about the Shaw family, as well as photographs of scenes in Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the Shaw Family Collection
Author
Owen Crabtree
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