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Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook, 1948-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Corley, Peggy Copeland
- Title
- Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook
- Dates
- 1948-1952 (inclusive)19481952
- Quantity
- 1.25 linear feet, (1 flat box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.545
- Summary
- Peggy Copeland Corley, born circa 1930, graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, in the class of 1952. The Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook, which spans from 1948 through 1952, consists of newspaper clippings, event programs, pamphlets, correspondence, notes, and other ephemera.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Peggy Copeland Corley, born circa 1930, graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, in the class of 1952. During her time at Whitman, she was a member of the social sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, held student office, and paricipated in many other on-campus activities. After graduation, she served as the first chair of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, and remained on the board until 1980. She worked for other historic preservation societies as well, including in Walla Walla, which included work to preserve Whitman College's Memorial Building. She was awarded the Victor Steinbrueck Lifetime Achievement Award in Preservation in 1999, and the Gordon Scribner Award for Distinguished Service in 2015.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Peggy Copeland Corley Scrapbook, which spans from 1948 through 1952, consists of newspaper clippings, event programs, pamphlets, correspondence, notes, and other ephemera.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Scrapbooks
Corporate Names
- Kappa Kappa Gamma. Gamma Gamma Chapter
- Whitman College
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)