First Congregational Church of Walla Walla Records

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-111

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The First Congregational Church of Walla Walla Records consists of membership records and directories, deeds and abstracts, correspondence, annual reports and meeting minutes, records of the Peace United Church of Christ, ledger books, the Whitman Memorial service program, financial information, newspaper clippings and a journal, "Records of the First Congregational Church of Walla Walla Washington Territory," from the oldest Congregational Church in the state of Washington.

Dates

1828-1981

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical note

The First Congregational Church of Walla Walla was first gathered in April, 1864 by Reverend Peasley B. Chamberlain. The church was the first congregational church established in what is now the state of Washington and was originally located on the current site of the Marcus Whitman Hotel. It was officially organized on January 1, 1885 with seven charter members, Reverend Cushing Eells and his wife Myra Fairbanks Eells and son Edwin Eells, Reverend Peasley B. Chamberlain and his wife Alice, and J.W. McKee and his wife Mary. In January, 1900, the church moved to its current location on the corner of Palouse Street and Alder Street.

Extent

13.63 Linear Feet (11 record cartons, 2 flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The First Congregational Church of Walla Walla was first gathered in April, 1864 by Reverend Peasley B. Chamberlain, and is the oldest congregational church in what is now the state of Washington. The collection consists primarily of membership records and directories, deeds and abstracts, correspondence, annual reports, and meeting minutes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the First Congregational Church on April 13, 1987. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0107.