Peasley B. Chamberlain Papers, 1822-1878

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Chamberlain, Peasley B.
Title
Peasley B. Chamberlain Papers
Dates
1822-1878 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.4 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.132
Summary
The Peasley Chamberlain Papers contain materials related to the Reverend Peasley B. Chamberlain of the First Congregational Church in Walla Walla, Washington. There are also scrapbooks and receipts for payment. These papers, which date from 1822 through 1878, also contain writings that include lectures and sermons on subjects that include secret societies, roles of women, and other related topics. There are also correspondence.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Peasley B. Chamberlain was born in Vermont in 1826. He married Alice E. Chamberlain, with whom he had three children, Alice, Felicia, and Mary. He died in 1880 in Walla Walla, Washington.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Peasley Chamberlain Papers consists of a scrapbook and receipts for payment. These papers, which date from 1822 through 1878, also contains writings that include lectures, addresses and sermons on subjects including secret societies, the role of women and his thoughts on education. There are also correspondence includes letters to The Reverend Myron Eells, Professor A. J. Anderson, and The Reverend H. H. Spalding.

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Acquisition Information

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

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