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John F. McLean Collection, 1891-1914
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McLean, John F.
- Title
- John F. McLean Collection
- Dates
- 1891-1914 (inclusive)18911914
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (1 record carton, 1 flat box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.464
- Summary
- The John F. McLean Collection consists of McLean Grocery Company store journals and ledgers, general financial records, and three family photographs. This collection dates from 1891 to 1914.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The McLean Grocery Company was one of the largest Walla Walla grocers of its time. Though the McLean name was associated with the company from the late 1880s, when it was founded, through 1933, the store actually underwent a series of ownership changes which culminated in a sale to Safeway in 1933. Prior to this sale, the McLean Grocery Company was mainly operated by Malcolm M. McLean (1845-1927) and John F. McLean (1839-1915).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The John F. McLean Collection houses the business records of The McLean Grocery Company, a Walla Walla grocery store run by the McLean family. This collection, which dates from 1891 to 1914, consists of store journals, store ledgers, and general financial records, as well as a few family photographs. This collection documents the operation of a grocery store through the turn of the 20th century.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businesses and Corporations
Corporate Names
- McClean Grocery Company
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)