Collection: Henry Kelling Scrapbooks | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

The Henry Kelling Scrapbooks contains Henry Kelling’s scrapbooks. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings focused primarily on topics concerning Walla Walla and surrounding areas. Some of the articles are by Henry Kelling himself. Topics include politics and environmental issues. The scrapbooks date from 1886 to 1894.

Dates

Creation: 1886-1894

Creator

Kelling, Henry (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Henry Kelling was born in 1861 to Anna and Dedrick Kelling. He was the oldest of seven children. By age ten Henry and family moved to Walla Walla, Washington, where he eventually became a bookstore clerk, and then a journalist. Henry Kelling lived in Walla Walla until his death in 1896.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Henry Kelling Scrapbooks contains Henry Kelling’s scrapbooks. The scrapbooks, dating from 1886 to 1894, include newspaper clippings focused primarily on the politics and environmental issues of Walla Walla and surrounding areas.