Kristian Falkenberg Papers, 1914-1924

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Falkenberg, Kristian
Title
Kristian Falkenberg Papers
Dates
1914-1924 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.134
Summary
The Kristian Falkenberg Papers contain materials related to jeweler and optician, Kristian Falkenberg, of Walla Walla, Washington. These papers contain correspondence, invoices, and bank drafts. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1924, also contains notes regarding the merchandise and services provided by Mr. Falkenberg.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Kristian Falkenberg Papers consists of correspondence, invoices, and bank drafts. These papers, which date from 1914 through 1924, also contains notes regarding the merchandise and services provided by Mr. Falkenberg.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Kristian Falkenberg was born in 1874 in Norway. He married Grace Falkenberg, with whom he had two children, Karen and Wendell. He immigrated to the United States in 1893, and moved to Walla Walla, Washington by 1920. He died in August, 1962 in Washington.

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Acquisition Information

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

  • Walla Walla (Wash.)