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Pettyjohn Family Papers, circa 1850-circa 1950

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pettyjohn family
Title
Pettyjohn Family Papers
Dates
circa 1850-circa 1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.4 linear feet, (1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.613
Summary
The Pettyjohn Family Papers contains family portraits and correspondence. These papers, which date circa 1850 through 1950, also consists of photographs depicting buildings and houses in Walla Walla, Washington.
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
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Biographical Note

The Pettyjohn family were early settlers in the Walla Walla area. Jonathan Pettyjohn was born in Ohio on January 13, 1827, and later moved west with his family. He moved to Walla Walla county in 1859, and settled in Touchet valley. Sherman Pettyjohn was born to Jonathan and Hannah Pettyjohn on November 10, 1865 in Walla Walla county. Sherman's daughter, Margaret Pettyjohn, was born in Walla Walla on June 12, 1899 and died in July 1978.

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Content Description

The Pettyjohn Family Papers contain family portraits and letters. These papers, which date circa 1850 through 1950, also consists of photographs depicting local buildings and houses, and the Walla Walla centennial celebration.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Nancy Grant on February 2, 2015. The accession number associated with this donation is 2015-002.

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Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)
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