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Kristian Falkenberg Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-134

Scope and Contents

The Kristian Falkenberg Papers consists of correspondence, invoices, and bank drafts. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1924, also contains notes regarding the merchandise and services provided by Mr. Falkenberg.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1924

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

Kristian Falkenberg was born in 1874 in Norway. He married Grace Falkenberg, with whom he had two children, Karen and Wendell. He immigrated to the United States in 1893, and moved to Walla Walla, Washington by 1920. He died in August, 1962 in Washington.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Kristian Falkenberg Papers contain materials related to jeweler and optician, Kristian Falkenberg, of Walla Walla, Washington. These papers contain correspondence, invoices, and bank drafts. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1924, also contains notes regarding the merchandise and services provided by Mr. Falkenberg.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the Kristian Falkenberg Papers
Date
2011
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