Claire Mitchell Drawings and Photographs

Claire Mitchell Drawings and Photographs, circa 1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Mitchell, Claire
Title: Claire Mitchell Drawings and Photographs
Dates: circa 1960 (inclusive)
19601960
Quantity: 1.4 linear feet, (1 flat box)
Collection Number: WCMss.548
Summary: The Claire Mitchell Drawings and Photographs include photographs of Walla Walla buildings as well as Mitchell's original sketches. Claire Mitchell was an author and historian 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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Claire Mitchell was born on October 16, 1894. In 1921 she married H. Sherman Mitchell, longtime editor of the "Walla Walla Union-Bulletin." While a resident of Walla Walla, Washington, she published two books about Walla Walla history, "Remember Walla Walla" and "Walla Walla Parks; their story." She died on November 30, 1985.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Claire Mitchell Drawings and Photograpes include a photograph album of Walla Walla buildings, original sketches from her books, and negative images of her sketches.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Claire Mitchell in 1971, 1975, and 1976. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0240.

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