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Kenneth Hartwig Papers, circa 1927-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hartwig, Kenneth
- Title
- Kenneth Hartwig Papers
- Dates
- circa 1927-1935 (inclusive)19271935
- Quantity
- 1.3 linear feet, (1 flat box, 1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.605
- Summary
- The Kenneth Hartwig Papers contain school materials. These papers, which date from 1927 through 1935, also contain a coloring book, artwork portfolio, hand writing exercises and other ephemera from the Walla Walla public school system.
- 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
Kenneth Hartwig was born on January 9, 1919 in Walla Walla, Washington. He attended Washington School, Jefferson School, and Walla Walla High School. After his high school graduation, Hartwig worked for Chevron Oil Company, then served in the U.S. Navy from June 16, 1944 until January 20, 1946. After World War Two, he joined his father's used car sales business, and then became the local Pioneer RV dealer until his retirement in 1983. Hartwig was also on the College Place City Council for sixteen and a half years, and the College Place mayor for five years. Hartwig died on September 17, 2003.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Kenneth Hartwig Papers, which spans from circa 1927 to 1935, also contains school notebooks, handwriting exercises, a coloring book, and an artwork portfolio. It also includes a text titled, "American Problems: An Activity Book for Senior High Schools on Our Changing Institutions and Problems Economic, Social, and Political." This collection provides insight into the historical narratives that were being taught in schools in the early 20th century.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Walla Walla High School
Claire Drown
2018
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
