Walla Walla Martin Jewelry Store Records, 1909-1933
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Martin Jewelry Store
- Title
- Walla Walla Martin Jewelry Store Records
- Dates
- 1909-1933 (inclusive)19091933
- Quantity
- 0.4 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.279
- Summary
- The Walla Walla Martin Jewelry Store records contains materials related to the Martin Jewelry Store in Walla Walla, Washington from 1909 to 1933.
- 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
Historical Note
Martin Jewelry was founded in 1889 by Charles Martin as a watch stand in a pharmacy. He then opened a location of his own on West Main Street and the location changed several times before reaching its current home at 18 East Main Street. Charles' son, Port Martin, learned the trade from his father in the 1930s and 1940s, and eventually took over the business. In 1982, Port sold the business to his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Paul Eagon. The business has since been passed on to Charles' great-granddaughter, Erin Mason.
Content Description
The Walla Walla Martin Jewelry Store Records consists of three ledgers: a jewelry store ledger (1922-1931) with general records of repairs and cleanings; a diamond ledger (1909-1925) with sales information and descriptions of stones; and a repair log for customers' clocks and watches (1915-1933).
Administrative Information
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Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)
