Whitman Mission National Historic Site Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-322

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Whitman Mission National Historic Site Collection consists of material related to the Whitman Mission Site in Walla Walla, Washington. This collection, which dates from 1947 to 1987, contains photographs, brochures, correspondence, informational booklets, newspaper clippings, and a photocopy of an academic paper "Whitman Mission Overview,” written by Roderick Sprague. It also includes promotional material for the Whitman Monument.

Dates

Creation: 1947-1987

Creator

Whitman College. Whitman College and Northwest Archives (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Whitman Mission National Historic Site, established in 1936, is located in Walla Walla, Washington at Waiilatpu, the former location of the Whitman Mission. The site commemorates Dr. Marcus Whitman and his wife, Narcissa Whitman and their role in establishing the Oregon Trail. It also memorializes the Whitmans and eleven other missionaries who were killed by the Cayuse on November 29, 1847. The Whitman Mission National Historic Site contains a memorial obelisk, a small museum, and a covered wagon.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Whitman Mission National Historical Site Collection, which dates from 1947 to 1987, contains materials related to the Whitman Mission Historical Site, a memorial for Marcus and Narcissa Whitman and their impact on the Oregon Trail and the Native American population. The collection contains informational booklets, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and an academic paper entitled "Whitman Mission Overview.”