D.W. Ramsaur Diaries, 1888-1907

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ramsaur, D.W.
Title
D.W. Ramsaur Diaries
Dates
1888-1907 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.631
Summary
The D.W. Ramsaur Diaries contains six journals written by D.W. Ramsaur in 1888 through 1907.
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

D.W. Ramsaur was born in North Carolina in 1848. He married Mattie Ramsaur in 1868, with whom he had two children, Sallie and Edgar. The Ramsaurs moved to Waitsburg, Washington circa 1907, where they owned a farm.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The D.W. Ramsaur Diaries contains six journals written by D W. Ramsaur, dating from 1888 through 1907. Each diary includes brief daily entries, as well as financial records.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Farmers

Geographical Names

  • Waitsburg (Wash.)