St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs, 1911-1929

Overview of the Collection

Creator
St. Paul Mission Historical Society
Title
St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs
Dates
1911-1929 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number
WCMss.165
Summary
The St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs, which date from 1911 through 1929, contain photographs compiled by the historical society depicing agricultural activities, fair and farm shows, parades, trains, landscapes, mountains, buildings, and city scenes.
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 St. Paul Mission Historical Society was founded in 1976, in St. Paul, Oregon. Its goal was to preserve historic homes in the French Prairie area. Founding board members included Helen Austin, Catherine Zorn and Joe McKay. Founding President Joe McKay devoted over 22 years to the preservation of museums and artifacts.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The St. Paul Mission Historical Society Photographs, which date from 1911 to 1929, consists of photographs, binders containing negative and positive images, and contact sheets corresponding to those images. The photographs, collected by the historical society, depict agricultural activities, fair and farm shows, parades, trains, landscapes, mountains, buildings, and city scenes from the St. Paul, Oregon area.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--History