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Gibbons Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-143

Scope and Contents

The Gibbons Family Papers consist of newspaper clippings, bank statements, and an agreement between Ada Gibbons and Whitman College. These papers, which date from 1929 through 1969, also contain tributes to Bob Gibbons who was active in business, civic and fraternal work in the community. A commemorative envelope honoring the first airline flight in Walla Walla, signed by the pilot Ralph Gibbons, is also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929-1969

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Gibbons Family Papers contain materials related to Ada and Robert Gibbons and their family, of Walla Walla, Washington. These papers contain newspaper clippings, bank statements, and an agreement between Ada Gibbons and Whitman College. These papers, which date from 1929 through 1969, also contain a tribute to Bob Gibbons who was active in business, civic and fraternal work in the community. A commemorative envelope honoring the first airline flight in Walla Walla, signed by the pilot Ralph Gibbons, is also included.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the United Spanish War Veterans in 2005. The accession number is retro-0205.

Title
Guide to the Gibbons Family Papers
Date
2011
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:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922