Andrew William Vachon Prints

Andrew William Vachon Prints, 1973-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Vachon, Andrew William
Title: Andrew William Vachon Prints
Dates: 1973-1974 (inclusive)
19731974
Quantity: 2.2 linear feet, (1 flat box)
Collection Number: WCMss.606
Summary: The Andrew William Vachon Prints are prints created by Andrew Vachon in 1973 and 1974.
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

Andrew William Vachon was a Jesuit priest and artist. He earned his master's degree in philosophy from Gonzaga University in 1936, and returned there to teach photography in 1965. Father Vachon's art often combines philosophy and theology with nature. He died on June 1, 1979 at Gonzaga's Jesuit House.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Andrew Williams Vachon Prints contain eight prints created by Andrew Vachon in 1973 and 1974. The eight prints are from a series of two hundred, and are unified by the theme of ships and water.

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Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Wilfred P. Schoenberg on April 3, 1989. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0600.

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Subject Terms

Artists--Washington (State)

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