Young Women's Christian Association of Walla Walla Collection

Young Women's Christian Association of Walla Walla Collection, 1903-2012

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Whitman College. Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Title: Young Women's Christian Association of Walla Walla Collection
Dates: 1903-2012 (inclusive)
19032012
Quantity: 0.4 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number: WCMss.163
Summary: The Young Women's Christian Association Records contain ephemera related to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Walla Walla, Washington. There are newsletters, newspaper clippings, and class schedules. These records, which date rom 1903 to 2012, also contain annual reports, board minutes, event information, and other material related to the Young Women's Christian Association.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) was established in Walla Walla in 1917 by Mary Shipman Penrose. Its mission was to serve Whitman College students and the Walla Walla community by building a fellowship of young women devoted to sharing Christian ideals.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Young Women's Christian Association Collection consists of newsletters, newspaper clippings, and class schedules. These records, which date from 1903 through 2012, also contain annual reports, board minutes, event information, the constitution, and by-laws.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Portions of this collection were donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the YWCA in 2017. The accession number is 2017-10.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Women--Washington (State)--Societies and clubs

Corporate Names

Young Women's Christian Association (Walla Walla, Wash.)

Geographical Names

Walla Walla (Wash.)

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