Walla Walla Country Club Records

Walla Walla Country Club Records, circa 1916-1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Walla Walla Country Club
Title: Walla Walla Country Club Records
Dates: circa 1916-1950 (inclusive)
19161950
Quantity: 0.6 linear feet, (2 manuscript boxes)
Collection Number: WCMss.597
Summary: The Walla Walla Country Club was established in 1923 by W.W. Baker. Their facilities include an 18 hole golf course, a driving range, a short game area, practice greens, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a dining area. The Walla Walla Country Club Records provides documentation of the activities and events at the Walla Walla Country Club throughout the 20th century, as well as insight into its construction.
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 Walla Walla Country Club, formerly known as the Walla Walla Golf Club, was established in 1923 by local businessman W.W. Baker. The course was later redesigned by architect A.W. Tillinghast in 1936. In 1996, the clubhouse was destroyed in a fire. The replacement building opened two years later in 1998. Their current facilities include an 18 hole golf course, a driving range, a short game area, practice greens, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a dining area.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Walla Walla Country Club Records which date from 1916 to approximately 1950 consists of programs, receipts, correspondence, schedules, catalogs, building specifications, and memoranda. These records describe the events and tournaments that were hosted at the Country Club and documents regarding the planning process for this establishment. The collection provides information on the activities and events at the Walla Walla Country Club throughout the 20th century, as well as insight into its construction.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Baker Ferguson between 1981 and 1984. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0294.

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