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Andrew J. Gillis Papers, 1901-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gillis, A.J. (Andrew J.)
- Title
- Andrew J. Gillis Papers
- Dates
- 1901-1947 (inclusive)19011947
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.281
- Summary
- The Andrew J. "A.J." Gillis Papers houses materials related to Judge Andrew J. "A.J." Gillis.
- Repository
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Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Judge Andrew Jackson "A.J." Gillis was born in 1858. He had a career as a railroad construction engineer, a prosecuting attorney, justice of the peace and police court judge, and served as mayor of Walla Walla, Washington.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Andrew J. Gillis Papers, which dates from 1901 to 1947, consists of writings, Inquiry Club papers, correspondence, a newspaper clipping announcing his retirement, his 1901 application of admission to the Oregon Bar, genealogical information, and articles submitted for publication. A letter, from Hazard Stevens, provides information about the events surrounding the hanging of the Nisqually Indian, Leschi.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Inquiry Club
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)
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