Percy Johnson Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of photographs of Percy Johnson (b. 1887); his musician's union card and related information; Walla Walla Symphony programs from the inaugural 1907 season and from the 1930s-1960s; other concert programs, including recitals given by the Fischer School of Music in Walla Walla (c. 1907); newspaper clippings about the Walla Walla Symphony; and a history of the Walla Walla Symphony Society.
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1969
Creator
- Johnson, Percy (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Percy Johnson Papers contain materials related to the life Percy Johnson and the Walla Walla Symphony Society. These papers contain photographs, Percy's musician's union card, and programs for the Walla Walla Symphony. These papers, which date from 1901 through 1969, also contains newspaper clippings and a history of the Walla Walla Symphony Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Subject
- Walla Walla Symphony (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Percy Johnson 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