Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Records, 1930-2006

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington
Title
Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Records
Dates
1930-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet, (5 record cartons)
Collection Number
WCMss.135
Summary
The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Records contain ephemera related to the Daughters of Pioneers of Washington, an organization of women dedicated to preserving the history of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana pioneer families. These records, which date from 1930 through 2006, contain scrapbooks, membership rosters, and financial reports. Also included are minutes, state conference ephemera, and records.
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 Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington was founded on November 27, 1911, and incorporated on April 20, 1918. Its purpose is to "preserve the history and perpetuate the sentiment relating to pioneer days in the State of Washington." The group preserves historical sites, documents, records, and relics. Members consist of female descendents of pioneers who established their residence in Washington prior to the year 1870, or in Oregon prior to the year 1853. In 1936 seven chapters combined into The State Association of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington. This new group was incorporated in 1937.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Records consists of scrapbooks, membership rosters, and financial reports. These records, which date from 1930 through 2006, also contain correspondence, minutes, state conference ephemera and records of the Walla Walla and Dayton chapters.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives from 1988-1993. The accession number is retro-0090.

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