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Thomas R. Mahoney papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2522

Scope and Contents

Papers of Thomas R. Mahoney consist of correspondence, 1952-1974, including a letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower and a letter from Washington Representative Margaret Hurley; newspaper clippings and ephemera, 1943-1975; scrapbooks, 15 volumes, with clippings, ephemera, etc., regarding his political career.

Dates

  • Creation: 1943-1975

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.

Biographical note

Thomas R. Mahoney (1896-1978) was an attorney and legislator, serving as an Oregon state senator from 1939-1952, 1961-1969, and 1971-1974.

Extent

2.18 Cubic Feet (1 record carton and 5 flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Thomas R. Mahoney (1896-1978) was an attorney and legislator, serving as an Oregon state senator from 1939-1952, 1961-1969, and 1971-1974. Papers consist of correspondence, 1952-1974, including a letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower and a letter from Washington Representative Margaret Hurley; newspaper clippings and ephemera; and scrapbooks regarding his political career.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts of Mrs. Inez Mahoney, December 1978 and February 1979.

Title
Guide to the Thomas R. Mahoney 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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