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DeBunce Studio Photographs, 1949-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- DeBunce, Boyd
- Title
- DeBunce Studio Photographs
- Dates
- 1949-1952 (inclusive)19491954
- Quantity
- 0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.196
- Summary
- The DeBunce Studio Photographs, which date from 1949 through 1952, contains photographs of local events, buildings, people, and sporting activities taken by DeBunce Studios in Walla Walla, Washington.
- 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
Boyd W. DeBunce was born in Ephraim, Utah on January 14, 1906. In 1925, DeBunce started a photography business where he traveled around the country taking family portraits. After serving in the military during World War II, Boyd was discharged to Walla Walla, Washington for surgery at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in 1945. Boyd and his wife, Mary Ellen, remained in Walla Walla. They purchased the former Arnold studio located on 2nd and Alder in 1947. For 14 years, DeBunce Studio occupied two locations on Main Street and in 1961 they moved to a building on Alder and Roosevelt. Boyd retired from DeBunce Studio in August, 1971. He died on November 11, 1986.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The DeBunce Studio Photographs, which dates from 1949 through 1952, contains photographs taken by DeBunce Studios. It includes photographs of local events such as the Veterans Day Parade, buildings and storefronts, people, and Walla Walla High School football games.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Photographers--Washington (State)--20th century
Corporate Names
- DeBunce Studio
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)
Elizabeth Hambleton
2011
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