Walker Farms (Athena, Or.)

In Eastern Oregon during the post-World War II era, wheat and oats were cash crops that not only grew in abundance, but also sold readily on the world market. One of the successful farming ventures in the area was Walker Farms, in the Athena area in Umatilla County. The farm was financed by Emery Walker, a businessman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and managed by his partner and son-in-law, Herbert Whitacre.

From the description of Walker Farms records [manuscript], 1945-1977. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 681111438

From the guide to the Walker Farms records, 1945-1977, (Oregon Historical Society)