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Pioneers

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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

John F. Boyer Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-288
Abstract

The John F. Boyer Family Papers houses personal material of the Boyer family. John F. Boyer was co-founder of Baker Boyer Bank, a trustee of Whitman College and Seminary, and active in civic, religious, and educational endeavors in Walla Walla, Washington.

Dates: 1879-1906

Cushing Eells Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-033
Abstract

The Cushing Eells Collection, which dates from 1821 to 1979, contains materials of and about Cushing Eells. Eells was a missionary and founded a seminary dedicated to Marcus Whitman, which became Whitman College. The collection contains original correspondence, the diary and the sermons of Cushing Eells, as well as current materials about his life, mission, and some materials created by his family.

Dates: 1821-1979; Majority of material found within 1838-1894