Saylor family papers

Collection

Identifier: Coll 828

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the Saylor family's papers, including family photographs and genealogical information. The collection also contains photographs, publications, and ephemera specifically relating to Edgar A. Saylor and Charles A. Saylor, including a yearbook and photographs from Charles A. Saylor's service in the Oregon National Guard. Other items of note include the 1876 publication "Keim's Illustrated Handbook of Washington and Its Environs," which most likely belonged to Alfred E. Saylor.

Dates

Creation: circa 1870-2004
Creation: Majority of material found within circa 1870-1975

Creator

Saylor family (Family)

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

Alfred E. Saylor (1847-1912) was a migrant to Oregon who served as surgeon general of the Oregon State Militia (later the Oregon National Guard). One of his sons, Edgar Alfred Saylor (1881-1953) was a cigar-maker who lived in Portland, Oregon. Charles A. Saylor (1918-1974) was the son of Edgar A. Saylor. He served in the Oregon National Guard in the late 1930s and early 1940s. During World War II, he fought in the Pacific Theater with the 162nd Infantry Regiment. After the war, he worked for the City of Portland in the Department of Public Works and the Bureau of Sewage and Waste Disposal.

Extent

0.45 Cubic Feet (1 legal document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Papers of the Saylor family of Portland, Oregon, including materials relating specifically to Edgar A. Saylor and Charles A. Saylor. Edgar A. Saylor worked as a cigar-maker in Portland, Oregon; Charles A. Saylor served in the Oregon National Guard, and subsequently in the 162nd Infantry during World War II.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged with general family materials first, followed by materials relating to specific members of the family in alphabetical order by name.