Ruth Karr McKee (1874-1951) was the daughter of James and Abigail Walker Karr, and granddaughter of Presbyterian missionaries Mary and Elkanah Walker. Born in Hoquiam, WA, she was a graduate of the University of Washington, earning both Bachelors and Masters degrees, and was active in civic affairs. She served as President of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Washington (1913-1915). In 1945, she published a book based on Mary Richardson Walker's diaries, "Mary Richardson Walker: Her Book" (Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers).
Elkanah (1805-1877) and Mary Richardson (1811-1897) Walker were one of six missionary couples (plus one single man) sent by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to the Oregon Mission. The Walkers and another couple, Cushing and Myra Eells, established the mission at Tshimakain, near the present day town of Ford, Washington, to work with the Spokane Indians. The Walkers later moved to the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
This collection consists of working papers related to Ruth Karr McKee's book, "Mary Richardson Walker: Her Book" about McKee's grandmother, Presbyterian missionary Mary Richardson Walker. The collection includes McKee's typescripts and handwritten drafts.
This collection is arranged in a single series.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions apply.
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Ruth Karr McKee Papers, 1941-1943 (Cage 34)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
This collection was donated by Ruth Karr McKee in 1943.
Elkanah and Mary Richardson Walker Papers 1830-1938 (Cage 57)
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