J. K. Weatherford papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1693

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The J. K. Weatherford papers include correspondence, transcripts and dispositions of cases of his partnerships, 1889-1939; personal and office papers, 1900-1918; and accounts, 2 volumes, 1880-1890.

Dates

1880-1939

Creator

Weatherford, J. K. (James Knox), 1850-1935 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

James Knox Weatherford (1850-1935) was an attorney in Albany, Oregon, where he opened a law office in the mid-1870s. He was also a politician and held a series of state and local offices. During the 1876 legislative session, he represented Linn County in the Oregon House and was House speaker. In 1882, he ran for Oregon secretary of state, and in the 1885 legislative session, he represented Linn County in the Oregon Senate. From 1886 to 1887, he was mayor of Albany. He returned to the state Senate, serving during the 1887, 1891, and 1893 sessions. Weatherford was also active in education; he was elected Linn County superintendent of schools in the early 1870s, served many years on the the Albany School Board, and was a longtime member and president of the Board of Regents of Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University). He also served as president of the Corvallis and Eastern Railroad Company.

Extent

12.23 Cubic Feet (11 Paige cartons; 1 legal document case; 1 slim legal document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

James Knox Weatherford (1850-1935) was an attorney and politician in Albany, Oregon, where he opened a law office in the mid-1870s. Papers include correspondence, transcripts and dispositions of cases of his partnerships; personal and office papers; and accounts.