Pettyjohn Family Papers, circa 1850-circa 1950
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pettyjohn family
- Title
- Pettyjohn Family Papers
- Dates
- circa 1850-circa 1950 (inclusive)18501950
- 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
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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 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.
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.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)
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