Adam West Day Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-427

Staff Only

Content Description

The Adam West Day Collection, which dates from August 2017 to September 2017, contains materials from the first annual Adam West Day in Walla Walla, Washington. Items include posters and fliers, newspaper and magazine articles, and correspondence. Also included are photographs from the day of the event.

Dates

Creation: 2017 August-September

Creator

Adam West Day Committee (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

William West Anderson was born in Walla Walla, Washington on September 19, 1928. He received a bachelor’s in literature from Whitman College, and was drafted into the United States Army during World War II. During his service, he worked as an announcer for American Forces Network television. After the war, Anderson changed his name to Adam West, and began to pursue a career in acting. While West starred in many films during his career, he is most famous for playing Batman in the television series that aired from 1966 to 1969. West died on June 9, 2017. To recognize and honor West's long career as an actor, the Walla Walla City Council declared September 19 to be Adam West Day. Events were held around Walla Walla to celebrate the day.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 flat file folder)

43 Megabytes (102 digital files)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Adam West Day Collection, which dates from August 2017 to September 2017, contains promotional materials and correspondence from Adam West Day in Walla Walla, Washington. Adam West Day was a Whitman College graduate and most well known for his part as Batman in a television series that aired from 1966 to 1969.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Nancy Mitchell on January 24, 2018. The accession number associated with this donation is 2018-003.