Jim Brown collection, 1919-1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brown, James Henry
Title
Jim Brown collection
Dates
1919-1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.4 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.582
Summary
The Jim Brown Collection consists of funeral materials for Brown's father, a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes. This collection, which dates from 1919 through 1950, also consists of photographs.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

James Henry "Jim" Brown was born in Walla Walla, Washington on November 23, 1919. He worked as a certified public accountant for most of his life, and was a member of many social and cultural groups, such as the Ragtime Society, and the International Wizard of Oz Club. Brown died on October 10, 1985, at the age of 65.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Jim Brown collection consists of funeral materials for Brown's father, a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes. This collection, which dates from 1919 through 1950, also consists of photographs.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Sonia B. Brown in 1986. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0247.

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Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)