Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records, 1922-1993
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kiwanis Club (Walla Walla, Wash.)
- Title
- Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records
- Dates
- 1922-1993 (inclusive)19221993
- Quantity
- 3.62 linear feet, (8 manuscript boxes, 1 small flat box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.032
- Summary
- The Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records contains records documenting the activities of a local service organization, the Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla, Washington, from 1922 to 1993.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
Kiwanis began in 1915 with the establishment of the first Kiwanis club in Michigan, and the organization soon expanded to other locations. Dedicated to fellowship and community service, Kiwanis became an international organization in 1916 with the addition of a Canadian Kiwanis club. Membership was extended to women in 1987. As of 2006, Kiwanis has become a worldwide service organization encompassing more than 8,400 clubs in 96 nations.
The Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla was organized in 1922 and received its charter later that same year. Activities of the club have generally focused on youth and community service projects, such as involvement in youth baseball teams and scholarships, Special Olympics, and Walla Walla Frontier Days. The first large-scale effort of the club was involvement in the development of the Whitman Monument grounds during the 1920s.
Since 1925, an important project of the club has been maintaining and running Camp Kiwanis. The camp property was donated to the Kiwanis Club by the Reynolds family and is sponsored by the Camp Kiwanis Foundation through the Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla. The camp is primarily used as a youth camp, and also as a retreat, recreational location, and meeting place for other organizations.
Content Description
The Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla Records, which dates from 1922 to 1993, provides information about the Kiwanis Club of Walla Walla's organization, membership, and activities in the community. The club's social and service activities are best documented in the Meeting Minutes, Activities and Events, Camp Kiwanis, and Publications series, while the Financial Records and Organizational Information series provide information about the club's finances, internal organization, and membership. Manuscripts concerning the history of the club can be found in the Organizational Information and Vance Orchard Papers series.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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1: Meeting Minutes, 1922-1991
This series consists of records documenting the meetings of the Walla Walla Kiwanis Club. Meeting minutes pertain to the regular weekly meetings of the club membership; activities included musical programs, committee reports, and Camp Kiwanis projects. Board minutes document the board meetings of the club; typical business of the board included treasurers' reports, fundraising projects, planning for upcoming activities, and deliberation on new members. Meeting sheets record the date and location of meetings, as well as information about the program, guests, and expenses.
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Description: Meeting MinutesDates: 1922-1924Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Meeting MinutesDates: 1925-1927Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Meeting SheetsDates: 1928-1933Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Meeting MinutesDates: 1942-1944Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Board MinutesDates: 1975-1977Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Board MinutesDates: 1977-1979Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Board MinutesDates: 1984-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Board MinutesDates: 1990-1991Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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2: Financial Records, 1954-1992
This series contains various financial records of the club, including budgets, receipts, banking records, and bills. Records are not continuous, since it appears that recordkeeping activity was carried out by a number of individuals at different times.
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Description: AccountsDates: 1982-1985Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: BudgetsDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: BudgetsDates: 1990-1991Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Check RegisterDates: 1985-1992Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Court ServicesDates: 1992Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Directory InvoicesDates: 1992Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: Donation SlipsDates: circa 1978-1979Container: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Financial StatementsDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Paid BillsDates: 1983-1990Container: Box 3, Folder 1-2
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Description: Proposed BudgetDates: 1989Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Report on Financial GuidelinesDates: 1991Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Savings AccountDates: 1954-1992Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Miscellaneous financial recordsDates: 1926-1933Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Meeting SheetsDates: 1988-1989Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Meeting SheetsDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: AccountsDates: 1986-1990Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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3: Organizational Information, 1922-1993
These records document the membership, structure, and affiliations of the Walla Walla Kiwanis Club.
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Description: Administrative RecordsDates: 1986-1992Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: Annual ReportsDates: 1960-1990Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: Attendance ListsDates: 1981-1992Container: Box 3, Folder 6-10
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Description: Attendance Record BookDates: circa 1934-1939Container: Box 8, Folder 16
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Description: Ballots and Election Tally SheetsDates: 1982-1990Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: By-Laws and AmendmentsDates: 1938-1993Container: Box 4, Folder 2-3
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Description: Club HistoriesDates: 1931-1960Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Club OfficersDates: 1922-1990Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Election Annual ReportDates: 1967-1991Container: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: Executive Member / Committee ChairmenDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Description: History--Whitman MonumentDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 8
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Description: Kiwanis Club DirectoryDates: 1927-1963; 1969; 1991-1992Container: Box 4, Folder 9-10
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Description: "Kiwanis in Brief" pamphletDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 11
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Description: Membership CardsDates: 1976-1977Container: Box 4, Folder 12
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Description: Membership CertificateDates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 13
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Description: Membership / Charter MiscellaneousDates: 1922-1959Container: Box 5, Folder 12
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Description: Membership DecalDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 13
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Description: Membership Development AwardDates: 1969Container: Box 5, Folder 14
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Description: Membership Information formsDates: 1966-1989Container: Box 5, Folder 15-16
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Description: Membership PacketDates: 1990Container: Box 5, Folder 17
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Description: Membership Proposal FormsDates: 1980-1986Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Membership RecordsDates: 1990-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Membership RollDates: 1922-1940Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Monthly ReportsDates: 1990-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Organizational ChartDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: Pacific Northwest DistrictDates: 1989-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: Pacific Northwest District DirectoryDates: 1953-1991Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: President's FilesDates: 1981-1982Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: ProtocolDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: Public RelationsDates: 1982Container: Box 5, Folder 10
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Description: Standing CommitteesDates: 1978-1979Container: Box 5, Folder 11
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4: Activities and Events, 1962-1993
This series consists of records pertaining to the various activities and fundraising efforts of the club, as well as special events such as anniversary celebrations. Files typically include materials such as correspondence, receipts, and accounting information.
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Description: BowlingDates: 1974Container: Box 6, Folder 1
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Description: Charter DinnerDates: 1972Container: Box 6, Folder 2
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Description: Concession TrailerDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: Corn on the Cob ProjectDates: 1975-1979Container: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: Cycle RacesDates: 1985Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: Easter Lily ProjectDates: 1992Container: Box 6, Folder 6
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Description: Eddie Feighner ProjectDates: 1977Container: Box 6, Folder 7
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Description: Edith House ProjectDates: 1988Container: Box 6, Folder 8
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Description: FairDates: 1976Container: Box 6, Folder 9
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Description: Fair BoothDates: 1987-1988Container: Box 6, Folder 10
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Description: Fair CourtDates: 1992Container: Box 6, Folder 11
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Description: Fruitcake FundraiserDates: 1991Container: Box 6, Folder 12
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Description: Kiwanis CapersDates: 1962-1963Container: Box 6, Folder 13
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Description: Ladies Night Banquet--Installation ProgramsDates: 1979-1981Container: Box 6, Folder 14
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Description: Lt. Gov. Training ConferenceDates: 1985Container: Box 6, Folder 15
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Description: Miscellaneous Fundraising ProjectsDates: 1991; undatedContainer: Box 6, Folder 16
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Description: PeanutsDates: 1970Container: Box 6, Folder 17
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Description: ProjectsDates: 1975Container: Box 6, Folder 18
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Description: Seahawks ProgramDates: 1991Container: Box 6, Folder 19
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Description: SEW Fair BoothDates: 1992Container: Box 6, Folder 20
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Description: Sound of Music ProjectDates: 1976Container: Box 6, Folder 21
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Description: Special OlympicsDates: 1992-1993Container: Box 6, Folder 22
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Description: Spring ConferenceDates: 1982Container: Box 6, Folder 23
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Description: Whitman MissionDates: 1980Container: Box 6, Folder 24
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Description: 60th Anniversary CelebrationDates: 1982Container: Box 6, Folder 25
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Description: 70th AnniversaryDates: 1992Container: Box 6, Folder 26
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Description: Kiwanis club sponsored blood driveDates: 1978Container: Box 6, Folder 27
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5: Camp Kiwanis, 1966-1989
This series is comprised of information relating to the creation and maintenance of Camp Kiwanis, including legal documents, financial records, and correspondence.
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Description: Camp Kiwanis Foundation financial statementsDates: 1987-1989Container: Box 7, Folder 1
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Description: Camp Kiwanis LeaseDates: 1971Container: Box 7, Folder 2
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Description: Camp Rules / Fees / StationeryDates: undatedContainer: Box 7, Folder 3
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1978-1979Container: Box 7, Folder 4
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Description: Elliott EstateDates: 1979-1981Container: Box 7, Folder 5
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Description: Endowment FundDates: 1978Container: Box 7, Folder 6
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Description: Legal PapersDates: 1966-1977Container: Box 7, Folder 7
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Description: Notes, Plans, Correspondence, By Laws, Article of Inc., Directions for Care of PoolDates: 1973-1977Container: Box 7, Folder 8
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Description: Oregon Laws on CampsDates: 1974-1978Container: Box 7, Folder 9
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Description: PamphletsDates: undatedContainer: Box 7, Folder 10
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6: Publications, 1975-1992
This series contains publications of the Walla Walla Kiwanis Club, beginning with a bi-monthly bulletin known as the "K' Builder" from 1975 to 1989, then as "K-Lines" from 1989 to 1990. In 1992 the club's monthly newsletter was called "Oikos" (A Greek word meaning "to build"). These one-to-two-page publications informed members of subjects such as club activities, elections, new members, and upcoming events.
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Description: BulletinDates: 1975-1990Container: Box 7, Folder 11-12
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Description: NewsletterDates: 1992Container: Box 7, Folder 3
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7: Sound Recordings, 1952-1953
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Description: "The Birth of Kiwanis," A Chronicle Recorded by Donald A. Johnston, First President of the First Kiwanis ClubDates: 1952Container: Box 3
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Description: UntitledDates: 1953Container: Box 3
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8: Artifacts, 1952-1982
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Description: Autographed Little League baseballDates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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Description: Ceramic Kiwanis logo (40th Anniversary)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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Description: Certificate: First Prize Achievement AwardDates: 1952Container: Box 8, Folder 17
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Description: City of Walla Walla proclamation: Kiwanis DayDates: 1982Container: Box 8, Folder 18
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Description: Kiwanis seal imprinterDates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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Description: Two photo printing blocksDates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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9: Miscellaneous, 1927-1992, (bulk 1980-1992)
This series includes club correspondence, certificates, interclub activities, a songbook, and a small number of photographs.
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Description: CertificatesDates: undatedContainer: Box 8, Folder 1
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Description: Certificate of AppreciationDates: undatedContainer: Box 8, Folder 2
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Description: Elks LodgeDates: 1992Container: Box 8, Folder 3
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: 1985-1992Container: Box 8, Folder 4-5
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Description: Induction SpeechDates: undatedContainer: Box 8, Folder 6
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Description: InsuranceDates: 1964-1978Container: Box 8, Folder 7
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Description: InterclubsDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 8, Folder 8
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Description: Kiwanis MailDates: 1981Container: Box 8, Folder 9
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Description: Legion of HonorDates: 1989-1990Container: Box 8, Folder 10
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Description: LetterheadDates: undatedContainer: Box 8, Folder 11
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Description: PhotographsDates: 1987; undatedContainer: Box 8, Folder 12
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Description: "Songs of Kiwanis"Dates: 1927Container: Box 8, Folder 13
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Description: General CorrespondanceDates: 1925-1940Container: Box 8, Folder 15
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10: Vance Orchard Papers, 1927-1992
These papers belonged to a longtime member and historian of the club. They contain writings and notes on the history of the club, as well as a few newspaper clippings. Researchers should note that the second folder contains three floppy discs: two 3.5 inch and one 5.25 inch format.
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Description: Stories about Walla Walla Kiwanis ClubDates: 1927-1991Container: Box 7, Folder 14
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Description: Kiwanis Club and Camp KiwanisDates: 1982-1992Container: Box 7, Folder 15
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