Jean Young papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1863

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes miscellaneous papers relating to Jean Young's career in politics and the Republican Party in Oregon; legislation; correspondence; 1960 Oregon Census; papers relating to legal cases; and miscellaneous documents relating to issues Young was concerned with, such as women's rights, driving safety, and wages.

Dates

1941-1976

Creator

Young, Jean K. (Jean Kitts), 1904-1992 (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

Jean Young (1904-1992) served on the the King City, Oregon, city council for 17 years in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as serving eight years as mayor of King City. She also was vice-chairwoman of the Multnomah County Republican Party Central Committee and was a delegate to eight Republic national conventions. Young was appointed to the Oregon State Wage and Hour Commission in 1947 and later also served as chairwoman for the Oregon Congress of Parents and Teachers. In 1967, she was named the Oregon Journal Woman of Accomplishment, and in 1969, the Oregon Republican Woman of the Year. Jean Young was married to Portland attorney Frederic W. Young.

Extent

4.45 Cubic Feet (4 record cartons and 1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Jean Young (1904-1992) served on the the King City, Oregon, city council and as mayor of King City. She also was vice-chairwoman of the Multnomah County Republican Party Central Committee and was a delegate to eight Republic national conventions. She was appointed to the Oregon State Wage and Hour Commission in 1947. Collection includes miscellaneous papers relating to Young's career in politics and the Republican Party in Oregon; legislation; correspondence; 1960 Oregon Census; papers relating to legal cases; and documents relating to issues Young was concerned with, such as women's rights, driving safety, and wages.