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George and Hallie Day Papers, circa 1894-1954
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Day, George; Day, Hallie
- Title
- George and Hallie Day Papers
- Dates
- circa 1894-1954 (inclusive)18941957
- Quantity
- 5 linear feet, (4 record cartons, 1 flat box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.445
- Summary
- George Day, born August 19, 1880 in Eugene, Oregon, and Hallie Day, born June 4, 1884 in Walla Walla, Washington, married each other circa 1920 in Walla Walla. The George and Hallie Day Papers, which dates roughly from 1894 to 1957, consists of photographs, journals, newspaper clippings, and correspondence.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
George Day, born August 19, 1880 in Eugene, Oregon, and Hallie Day, born June 4, 1884 in Walla Walla, Washington, married circa 1920 in Walla Walla. George worked as the Walla Walla postmaster general, as well as the president of Gardener and Company, a mercantile agency. Hallie was a traveller and a socialite, frequently travelling across and out of the country in addition to organizing social events for assorted Walla Walla women's clubs. George died on July 16, 1946, at the age of 55, and Hallie died December 29, 1983, at the age of 99.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The George and Hallie Day Papers houses the personal papers of George and Hallie Day. This collection, which dates roughly from 1894 to 1957, consists of photographs, journals, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. This collection provides insight into the lives of an upper-middle class Walla Walla family in the early 20th century, including their daily routines, social lives, customs, and beliefs.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)--Social life and customs
Henry Adams
2018
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