Poland family papers
Scope and Contents
The Poland family papers is primarily composed of glass plate negatives. These are undated and contain family photographs, scenes of life in Walla Walla such as parades, pictures of farm life, and other miscellaneous photographs presumed to be taken in the Poland family home or on their propety. There are also financial and legal records primarily concering the estate of Hattie E. Poland, wife of Harry E. Poland, after her passing in 1907.
Dates
- Creation: 1870-2025
- Creation: Majority of material found within circa 1870-1908
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (2 letter Hollinger boxes, 1 half Hollinger legal size) : 42 glass plate negatives, ~dozen print photographs, and paper records
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Papers of the Poland family consisting of photographs and records, primarily from around the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century, recording family events and life during their time living in Walla Walla.
- Title
- Poland family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Will Allen
- Date
- 2026
- 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