Carnegie Art Center Records

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-428

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection consists of four scrapbooks containing news clippings, photographs, correspondence, and meeting minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Center. It also includes a book documenting memorial fundraising contributions, and an appointment book with visitor lists.

Dates

Creation: 1971-1999

Creator

Carnegie Art Center (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Historical Note

In 1905, the Walla Walla Public Library was established in a building built by funds from Andrew Carnegie and designed by architect Henry Osterman. After the library outgrew this building and relocated in 1970, the Carnegie building became vacant. The Walla Walla City Council solicited suggestions for how to utilize the building, and a group of community members campaigned for it to become an art and cultural center. This plan was approved by the City Council, and in 1972, the Carnegie Center was officially opened. The Carnegie Art Center served as Walla Walla, Washington's only community art center until it closed in 2008.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Carnegie Arts Center Records, which dates from 1971 through 1999, contain scrapbooks, meeting minutes and financial records from the Carnegie Art Center in Walla Walla, Washington.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Natalie Fredrickson on October 3, 2017. The accession number associated with this donation is 2017-061.