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Walla Walla (Wash.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

American Revolution Bicentennial Tapes

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-643
Abstract

The American Revolution Bicentennial Tapes contain 55 lectures and interviews documenting life in Walla Walla in 1976. The project was sponsored by Walla Walla’s Bicentennial committee.

Dates: 1976

William S. Clark papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-191
Abstract

The William S. Clark Papers contain ephemera related to William S. Clark and the Whitman Seminary. These papers, which date from 1855 through 1934, consist of notebooks, speeches, and scrapbooks. Also included are lists of early Walla Walla settlers, documents on the Nez Perce, and other related material.

Dates: 1855-1934

Robert William Fisher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-251
Abstract

The Robert William Fisher Papers contain material from the life of Robert William Fisher. These papers, which date from 1910 through 1949, primarily contain newspaper clippings of articles written by Fisher between 1910 and 1949. Also included are six scrapbooks, articles, and correspondence.

Dates: 1910-1949

Val Hoffman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-513
Abstract

The Val Hoffman Papers contains information on the early pioneer families in the Walla Walla, Washington area. Valentine Hoffman researched genealogy and pioneer history.

Dates: circa 1950-1960

Sam Pambrun papers

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-723
Abstract Sam Pambrun is a local historian, retired school administrator, and former president of the Umatilla Historical Society. The Pambrun family has lived in the Walla Walla area since the early 19th century when Pierre Chrysologue Pambrun, a French-Canadian, was stationed as the administrator for the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Nez Perce. This collection, which dates from circa 2000 to 2019, consists of born-digital files created by Sam Pambrun including interview transcripts, local history...
Dates: circa 1885-2019

Walla Walla Pioneer Association Records

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Identifier: WCMss-568
Abstract

The Walla Walla Pioneer Association was founded to preserve the history of Walla Walla County and the Pacific Northwest. The Walla Walla Pioneer Association Records contains newsletters, financial statements, membership cards, correspondence, and record books.

Dates: 1960-2015