Dwelley Jones Photographs

Dwelley Jones Photographs, circa 1900-1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Dwelley, Jones
Title: Dwelley Jones Photographs
Dates: circa 1900-1950 (inclusive)
19001950
Quantity: 0.41 linear feet, (1 manuscript box, 1 flat file folder)
Collection Number: WCMss.496
Summary: The Dwelley Jones Photographs houses photographs of the Dwelly, McLean, James, and Mahoney families, taken in the early 20th century.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Charles and Verna Dwelley Jones, both born in the 1880s, married around 1910 and had a son, Dwelley Jones, shortly thereafter. They lived in Walla Walla, Washington, where they were engaged in many social clubs. Charles worked as an investment banker and died in 1942.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Dwelley Jones Photographs houses photographs of the Dwelly, McLean, James, and Mahoney families, amongst others, taken in the early 20th century. This collection consists mainly of portraits, but it also includes photographs of groups, nature, and historic Walla Walla, Washington.

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Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Mr. and Mrs. Dwelley Jones on July 7, 1981. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0348.

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Geographical Names

Walla Walla (Wash.)
Walla Walla (Wash.)--Social life and customs

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