Chester Anders Fee Papers

Chester Anders Fee Papers, 1873-1935

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Fee, Chester Anders
Title: Chester Anders Fee Papers
Dates: 1873-1935 (inclusive)
18731935
Quantity: 2.48 linear feet, (1 manuscript box, 1 flat box)
Collection Number: WCMss.641
Summary: The Chester Anders Fee Papers houses manuscript material from Chester Anders Fee's book, "Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian", as well as artwork created by him, and a Nez Perce corn husk basket.
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

Chester Anders Fee was born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon, the son of Judge James Albert Fee and Rose Maney Fee. His book, "Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian" published in 1936, discusses the life of the Native American Chief Joseph, born in 1840 in the Wallowa Valley of Oregon, who was recognized for his leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Chester Anders Fee Papers, which dates from 1873 to 1935, consists of artwork, photographs, hand drawn maps, research notes, and correspondence with editors and publishers, related to his manuscript "Chief Joseph: The Biography of a Great Indian."

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Nothwest Archives by Alice Tomkins Fee on December 6, 1973. Alice was Chester Anders Fee's sister-in-law. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0291.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

Joseph (Nez Percé Chief), 1840-1904

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