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Religion

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

William N. Bischoff Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-185
Abstract

The William Bischoff Papers, which date from 1946 to 1957, contains correspondene, monthly newsletters, and booklets. There are also newsclippings and subscription letters.

Dates: 1946-1957

Charles Arthur Bragdon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-130
Abstract The Charles Arthur Bragdon Papers contain materials related to the religious service of Charles Arthur Bragdon who was ordained as a Deacon in 1876 and received his ordination to the priesthood in 1877. These papers, which date from 1878 through 1880, contain the "Private Register of Official Acts of Charles Arthur Bragdon from June 11, 1876 Date of Ordination to the Diaconate." The register reports his birth, ordination and marriage as well as detailed accounts of his participation in...
Dates: 1876-1880

Peasley B. Chamberlain Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-132
Abstract

The Peasley Chamberlain Papers contain materials related to the Reverend Peasley B. Chamberlain of the First Congregational Church in Walla Walla, Washington. There are also scrapbooks and receipts for payment. These papers, which date from 1822 through 1878, also contain writings that include lectures and sermons on subjects that include secret societies, roles of women, and other related topics. There are also correspondence.

Dates: 1822-1878

William W. Davies collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-124
Abstract

Materials related to William W. Davies, the creator of a religious colony in Walla Walla in 1867.

Dates: 1929-1976

First Congregational Church of Walla Walla Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-111
Abstract

The First Congregational Church of Walla Walla was first gathered in April, 1864 by Reverend Peasley B. Chamberlain, and is the oldest congregational church in what is now the state of Washington. The collection consists primarily of membership records and directories, deeds and abstracts, correspondence, annual reports, and meeting minutes.

Dates: 1828-1981

David Crockett Graham Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-094
Abstract

The David Crockett Graham Collection contains ephemera related to the life and work of David Crockett Graham, who arrived in southwestern China as a missionary, in 1911, and stayed 37 years pursuing archeological, anthropological and natural history studies of the region. This collection, which dates from 1884 through 1961, consists of journals, notebooks, correspondence and notes. Also includes are artworks, reports and manuscripts from his time in China.

Dates: 1884-1961

Edward J. Kowach Collection on Father Alexander Diomedi

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-084
Abstract

Father Alexander Diomedi S. J. was born in Italy on May 10, 1843 and spent most of his life as a Catholic missionary in the Pacific Northwest between 1874 and 1929. The materials in the Edward J. Kowach Collection on Father Alexander Diomedi were produced between 1977 and 1998 and describe his life and work in the Pacific Northwest from 1874 to 1932.

Dates: 1977-1998

Missionary Influences on Northwest History Symposium Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-331
Abstract

The Missionary Influences on Northwest History Symposium Records contains material related to the Missionary Influences on Northwest History conference, a symposium on 19th century northwest missionaries and their impact on history. These records, which date from July 23 ,1986 to July 27, 1986, contain bulletins, newspaper clippings, photographs, memoranda, programs, transcripts of speeches, and meeting notes.

Dates: 1986 July 23-1986 July 27

New Freedom Singers sound recordings

 Collection
Identifier: WCA-019
Abstract

Phonograph records created by the New Freedom Singers, a Whitman College student Christian choir

Dates: Circa 1966-1985

Benjamin Rigberg Collection on Judaism in Walla Walla Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-050
Abstract

The Benjamin Rigberg Collection on Judaism in Walla Walla Records contains subject files and oral history interviews used in the writing of "Walla Walla: Judaism in a Rural Setting," by Benjamin Rigberg.

Dates: 1998-2001