Andrew J. Gillis Papers
Scope and Contents
The Andrew J. Gillis Papers, which dates from 1901 to 1947, consists of writings, Inquiry Club papers, correspondence, a newspaper clipping announcing his retirement, his 1901 application of admission to the Oregon Bar, genealogical information, and articles submitted for publication. A letter, from Hazard Stevens, provides information about the events surrounding the hanging of the Nisqually Indian, Leschi.
Dates
- Creation: 1901-1947
Creator
- Gillis, A.J. (Andrew J.) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Judge Andrew Jackson "A.J." Gillis was born in 1858. He had a career as a railroad construction engineer, a prosecuting attorney, justice of the peace and police court judge, and served as mayor of Walla Walla, Washington.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Andrew J. "A.J." Gillis Papers houses materials related to Judge Andrew J. "A.J." Gillis.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Candida Gillis on November 5, 2010. The accession number associated with this donation is 2010-022.
Subject
- Inquiry Club (Organization)
Geographic
- Title
- Guide to the Andrew J. Gillis 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