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Whitman College collection of local periodicals

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss748

Scope and Contents

The Whitman College collection of local periodicals includes publications regarding local interests such as the environment, agriculture, music, arts, automobiles, local news, and newsletters of local clubs, groups, and organizations in the Walla Walla Valley and the Inland Pacific Northwest region, dating from 1868 to 2006. Researchers interested in agriculture may be particularly interested in the Walla Walla County Cooperative Extension Service’s Horse Newsletter (1956 to 1981), Animal Tales: Livestock News and Tips (1969 to 1975), and Out Behind the Barn (1983-1984). Those interested in the environment may be particularly interested in the Northwest Conservation League’s The Northwest Conservationist, the Inter-Mountain Alpine Club’s The Yodeler and the Walla Walla County Conservation District’s Conservation Update, 1978 to 1998). Walla Walla publications with significant date ranges include Walla Walla School District’s Vistas from January 1966 to March 1971, The Allied Arts Council of the Walla Walla Valley’s The Arts in Walla Walla from September 1974 to August 1986, and Walla Walla Symphony’s News of Notes from October 1991 to February 2001.

Dates

  • 1868-2006

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1.8 Linear Feet (4 document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Whitman College collection of local periodicals includes publications regarding local interests such as the environment, agriculture, music, arts, automobiles, local news, and newsletters of local clubs, groups, and organizations in the Walla Walla Valley and the Inland Pacific Northwest region, dating from 1868 to 2006.

Arrangement

Materials in the collection are listed in chronological order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in the collection; provenance unknown.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Whitman College collection of local periodicals
Author
Emani Ferdinand and River Freemont
Date
2024
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