Clement G. Clarke collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss2251

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of typescript carbon copies of newspaper articles from Minneapolis, Minnesota and Peoria, Illinois, 1911-1915, regarding Clement G. Clarke's activities as pastor in those communities, and telegrams to the Oregonian, 1926-1928, regarding Clarke's character.

Dates

1911-1928

Creator

Clarke, Clement G., Reverend (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

Clement G. Clarke was pastor of the First Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon, 1923-1928. His meddling in politics and civic matters led to his forced resignation in 1911 from his position in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He came to Peoria, Illinois, shortly after and pursued the same misguided moral crusade, earning the name "Green Cheese of Peoria" and another forced resignation. When he came to Portland he again took up the crusade, prompting Portland reporters to investigate his past.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Clement G. Clarke was pastor of the First Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon, 1923-1928. Before coming to Portland, he had been forced to resign from positions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Peoria, Illinois. Collection consists of typescript carbon copies of newspaper articles from Minneapolis and Peoria, 1911-1915, regarding Clarke's activities as pastor in those communities, and telegrams to the Oregonian, 1926-1928, regarding Clarke's character.