Gibbons Family Papers
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
- Gibbons family (Family)
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.
Geographic
- 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