Joseph B. Sanders Diary

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-270

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Joseph B. Sanders diary contains materials related to Joseph B. Sanders of Walla Walla, Washington. These papers, which date from 1856 through 1880, consist of a handwritten diary kept by Joseph B. Sanders between January 1, 1856 to May 31, 1880, as well as correspondence between descendants and others regarding efforts to acquire, reproduce, and preserve it.

Dates

1856-1880

Creator

Sanders, Joseph B. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical Note

Joseph B. "Squire Joe" Sanders lived from 1813 to 1890. He was born in Kentucky, and traveled West to Walla Walla as a young adult. He was the son of Joseph and Harriet Sanders. In 1830 Sanders married Sarah "Sally" Fritz, a Dutch woman who lived from 1815 to 1878.

Extent

1.3 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Joseph B. Sanders Diary contains materials related to Joseph B. Sanders of Walla Walla, Washington. These papers, which date from 1856 through 1880, contain papers, correspondence, and a pamphlet titled "The Search For and Reproduction Of The Joseph B. Sanders Diary."

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Edna Neher from 1970 to 1988. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0526.