Harlow Barney Papers, circa 1920-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Barney, Harlow
Title
Harlow Barney Papers
Dates
circa 1920-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.2 linear feet, (3 manuscript boxes, 3 flat boxes)
Collection Number
WCMss.495
Summary
The Harlow Barney Papers documents the work of the Walla Walla County water master from approxmiately 1920 to 1965. The collection consists of watershed and land ownership maps, water usage laws, and surveys. It also contains reports, aerial photographs, insurance information, and business and personal correspondence.
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

Harlow Barney was born November 21, 1890 in Lowden, Washington. He became the watermaster of Walla Walla County, Washington in 1927, and held the position until 1963. He died on October 30, 1971, at the age of 80.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Harlow Barney Papers documents the work of the Walla Walla County water master from approxmiately 1920 to 1965. The collection consists of watershed and land ownership maps, water usage laws, and surveys. It also contains reports, aerial photographs, insurance information, and business and personal correspondence. Also in the collection are detailed drawings of waterways and city lots for the Walla Walla area, maps for Asotin, Garfield, Franklin, and Columbia Counties, and the adjudication survey of the Walla Walla River, Umatilla County, 1927.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Gene and Greta Hassler on March 11, 1991. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0031.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Water resources development--Northwest, Pacific
  • Water rights--Washington (State)

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla County (Wash.)