Early recollections of the Walla Walla YMCA from the book "People - All KInds", by Robert A. Bennett and courtesy of the Walla Walla YMCA.

Gerwyn Jones

Jack Huntington

Arnol Swede Gentry

Henri Strand

 

Duke Ellington Day in Walla Walla was March 31 1952. The orchestra played in the Armory; there was dancing, a song contest, and a fashion show. Downtown merchants cashed in with sales and promotions.

Hepcats

 

Horace Lazzari (1924-2017) moved to Walla Walla in 1949 to start the Accordion School. Thanks to Tiffany Cain for saving and sharing these images.

 

with WW Symphony, Apr 18 1961

Miller Studio (formerly Harris Studio) was founded in 1926 by Frank and Julia "Jay" Miller. File photos courtesy of the Union-Bulletin and the estate of Bill Lilley.

 

''Jay'' Miller

Miller Studio booths at Fairgrounds in the 1960s

Julia at Wallowa Lake Lodge with Nellie Lilley (right)

Levi Ankeny died at his home. News & photo from the March 29th 1921 issue of the Walla Walla Bulletin newspaper.

 

George Gibbs - City's oldest citizen died of burns less than three months before his 110th birthday, December 28th 1972. Photos courtesy of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.