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William McBean Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-101

Scope and Contents

The William McBean Correspondence consists of photocopies of a series of letters between James D. Mix, Esq. of Walla Walla and legal counsel in Washington, D. C. as well as correspondence with the Solicitor of Patents and Claims about the settlement of a dispute regarding the donation land claim of William McBean.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871-1887

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The William McBean Correspondece include materials related to a legal action brought by William McBean concerning a donation land claim in Walla Walla County.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection consists of photocopied letters made on October 10, 1977 from the original letters in the possession of Mrs. Teresa Davin. The accession number is retro-0254.

Title
Guide to the William McBean Correspondence
Date
2010
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:
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Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922