Walla Walla Pioneer Pageant records

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-293

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Walla Walla Pioneer Pageant Collection, spanning from 1922 through 1989, consists of items related to Walla Walla's Pioneer Pageant of 1923 and 1924. This collection houses notes, minutes, and agendas of pageant officials. There is correspondence, financial reports recording the costs and expenses of the pageant, and records of the purchases. Thecollection also contains memorabilia of the pageant including photographs of the performance, published programs, tickets, and scripts.

Dates

Creation: 1922-1989
Creation: Majority of material found within 1922-1925

Creator

Walla Walla Pioneer Pageant Association, Inc. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Walla Walla Pioneer Pageant was an event that took place in Walla Walla, Washington. The pageant was centered around “How the West Was Won,” a play written by Whitman College President Stephen Penrose, and directed by Percy Jewett Burrell. The Walla Walla Pageant Association, Inc. was organized to produce the event. The play depicted the history of pioneers in the Northwest from a very pioneer-centric perspective. Planning for the pageant began in 1922 and was performed in both 1923 and 1924. The original script for the pageant was written by Stephen Penrose, and the pageant was directed by Percy Jewett Burrell.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Walla Walla Pioneer Pageant Collection includes badges, minutes and agendas, photographs and scrapbooks of the pageant, clippings, financial statements and other memorabilia related to the Pioneer Pageant "How the West was Won." This event was presented in Walla Walla WA, June 6 and 7, 1923 and May 28 and 29, 1924.