Blalock Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-129

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Blalock Family Papers consist of newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, and family portraits. These papers, which date from 1877 through 1995, also contains photographs of wheat harvest, the memorial address from the Washington State Legislature for Dr. Nelson G. Blalock, and the prospectus for "Blalock Island Garden Tracts," a biography of Phoebe Blalock, and an academic paper written by her. There is also a transcript of the diary kept by a member of the overland wagon journey, led by Dr. Blalock in 1873.

Dates

Creation: 1877-1995

Creator

Blalock family (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Blalock Family Papers contain materials related to Dr. Nelson G. Blalock, Civil War physician, Northwest pioneer, and Walla Walla, Washington business, transportation, agricultural and political leader. These papers contain newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and family portraits. These papers, which date from 1877 through 1995, also contain the memorial address from the Washington State legislature for D. Nelson G. Blalock.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Portions of this collection were donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Phoebe Blalock in 2005. The accession number is retro-0170. For additional materials, provenance is unknown.