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Foster-LaFollett family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2212

Scope and Contents

Collection includes records of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sheridan, Oregon, 1 volume, 1882-1883, kept by Edith LaFollett; miscellaneous documents of Edith LaFollett and Harrison Zephyr Foster, 1872-1885; genealogical information for the Booth family, who were Foster's mother's family; and newspaper clippings regarding Senator Alex LaFollett. The spelling of "LaFollett" varies in the collection; though LaFollett is most common, "La Follett" and "LaFollette" are also used.

Dates

  • 1872-1902

Creator

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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folderĀ in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection includes records of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sheridan, Oregon, 1882-1883, kept by Edith LaFollett; miscellaneous documents of Edith LaFollett and Harrison Zephyr Foster, 1872-1885; genealogical information for the Booth family, who were Foster's mother's family; and newspaper clippings regarding Senator Alex LaFollett.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Fred Chesboro, 1971.

Related Materials

Vertical File: Genealogy - LaFollett, Alex M. family, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Title
Guide to the Foster-LaFollett family papers
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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