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Ballou Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-287

Scope and Contents

The Ballou Family papers consist of a guest register and scrapbook, cash account book, a diary and a certificate of membership for the Independent Order of Good Templars. The collection also includes, the genealogy of Robert Austin, of Kingstown, Rhode Island and the 1859 marriage license of Orlando R. Ballou and Elizabeth Boyd Ballou.

Dates

  • 1859-1961

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains materials related to members of the Northwest pioneer Ballou family.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Title
Guide to the Ballou 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

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