Bald Eagle Club Collection, 1954

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bald Eagle Club
Title
Bald Eagle Club Collection
Dates
1954
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
WCMss.600
Summary
The Bald Eagle Club Collection, which dates from circa 1945, contains materials from the No. 2 chapter of the Bald Eagle Club in Walla Walla, Washington.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Bald Eagle Club, Incorporated is a non-profit club founded in Olympia, Washington in 1947. The group aims to facilitate conversations about what it means to be bald and work towards any advancements concerning hair restoration. A bald head or general lack of hair is a prerequisite for membership into this organization. The club formed a second chapter based in Walla Walla, Washington and was eventually launched nationwide in 1953.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Bald Eagle Club Collection includes a letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a photograph of several group members, and a certified chapter roster, all dating from circa 1954.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Douglas Breen Saturno on August 11th, 1988. The accession number associated with this donation is Retro-0589.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Washington (State)

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)