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City and Town Life

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Adam West Day Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-427
Abstract

The Adam West Day Collection, which dates from August 2017 to September 2017, contains promotional materials and correspondence from Adam West Day in Walla Walla, Washington. Adam West Day was a Whitman College graduate and most well known for his part as Batman in a television series that aired from 1966 to 1969.

Dates: 2017 August-September

Anderson Mansion Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-177
Abstract

The Anderson Mansion Collection contains photographs, correspondence, and an inventory of artwork. This collection, which dates from 1900 through 1920, also consists of landscaping plans, artwork, and information booklets.

Dates: 1900-1920

Baker Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-040
Abstract

The Baker Family Collection, which dates from 1850 to 1970, contains the personal papers and business records of the Baker family of Walla Walla, Washington, from the materials of Dorsey Syng to those of his sons.

Dates: 1850-1970; Majority of material found within 1850-1948

Erma Barrett Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-492
Abstract

The Erma Barrett Scrapbooks contains postcards from the Walla Walla and Eastern Washington area. These scrapbooks, which date from 1902 through 1975, document houses, buildings, events, and landscapes.

Dates: 1902-1975

Arminda Fix Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-004
Abstract

The collection consists of personal and family papers of Arminda Fix, the first librarian of Whitman College.

Dates: 1871-1980; Majority of material found within 1889-1957

Frank C. Robinson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-388
Abstract

The Frank C. Robinson Family Papers consist of photographs, documents, memorabilia, and a scrapbook. This collection, which dates between 1875 to 1970, also contains certificates of achievement, biographical information, and correspondence.

Dates: 1875-1970

John Gallagher negatives collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-742
Abstract

The John Gallagher negative collection contains film negatives depicting Walla Walla and the surrounding region. The collection also contains several glass plate negatives, showing portraits of unidentified Indigenous people.

Dates: circa 1915-1932

Inquiry Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-051
Abstract

On December 26, 1894, in Walla Walla, Washington, a group of business and professional men met and agreed to form the Inquiry Club, which was to serve two purposes. One, to promote the cause of higher education; two, to encourage each other in intellectual pursuits. The Inquiry Club Records contains record books, speeches given by members, constitution, by-laws and membership information from the Inquiry Club.

Dates: 1894-2018

William and Isabella Kirkman Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-019
Abstract

The William and Isabella Kirkman Collection, which dates from 1853 to 2011, contains correspondence, financial records, journal, and scrapbook of a prominent and wealthy immigrant family in Walla Walla, Washington.

Dates: 1853-2011; Majority of material found within 1853-1905

Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-032
Abstract

The Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records contains records documenting the activities of a local service organization, the Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla, Washington, from 1922 to 1993.

Dates: 1922-1993