Leonetti Cellar Collection, 1997-2014

Overview of the Collection

Title
Leonetti Cellar Collection
Dates
1997-2014 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (2 record cartons)
Collection Number
WCMss.415
Summary
The Leonetti Cellar Collection, which dates from 1997 to 2014, contains material related to Leonetti Cellar, a winery in Walla Walla, Washington. The collection contains magazines, newspapers, photographs, and biographical and historical information about the winery.
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

Leonetti Cellar was founded in 1977 by Nancy and Gary Figgins as Walla Walla's first commercial winery. Today, it is run by Figgins' son, Chris Figgins, and contains seven vineyards around Walla Walla Valley, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Leonetti Cellar Collection contains material related to Leonetti Cellar. This collection, which dates from 1997 to 2014, is comprised of historical and biographical information about Leonetti Cellar and its founder, magazines and news articles highlighting Leonetti Cellar and wines, photographs, and menus from the Marcus Whitman Hotel.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Nancy and Gary Figgins in 2015. The accession number associated with this donation is 2015-009.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Wine

Corporate Names

  • Leonetti Cellar

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)