Young Women's Christian Association of Walla Walla Collection
Scope and Contents
The Young Women's Christian Association Collection consists of newsletters, newspaper clippings, and class schedules. These records, which date from 1903 through 2012, also contain annual reports, board minutes, event information, the constitution, and by-laws.
Dates
- 1903-2012
Creator
- Whitman College. Whitman College and Northwest Archives (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) was established in Walla Walla in 1917 by Mary Shipman Penrose. Its mission was to serve Whitman College students and the Walla Walla community by building a fellowship of young women devoted to sharing Christian ideals.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Young Women's Christian Association Records contain ephemera related to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Walla Walla, Washington. There are newsletters, newspaper clippings, and class schedules. These records, which date rom 1903 to 2012, also contain annual reports, board minutes, event information, and other material related to the Young Women's Christian Association.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Portions of this collection were donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the YWCA in 2017. The accession number is 2017-010.
Creator
- Whitman College. Whitman College and Northwest Archives (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Young Women's Christian Association of Walla Walla Collection
- Author
- Ann Schmidt
- Date
- 2012
- 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