John F. McLean Collection, 1891-1914

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McLean, John F.
Title
John F. McLean Collection
Dates
1891-1914 (inclusive)
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
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

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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Douglas Saturno on December 10, 1996. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0589.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Businesses and Corporations

Corporate Names

  • McClean Grocery Company

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)