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Anthony Brandenthaler papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2586

Scope and Contents

Collection consists primarily of materials, 1955-1959, related to the Oregon Centennial Commission and the Oregon Centennial Exposition and International Trade Fair. These include a feasibility study, 1955; correspondence; financial reports and budget documents, 1958-1959; programs, ephemera, a scrapbook, and loose photographs; and a final report, 1959. Other materials in the collection are two photograph albums; a small quantity of correspondence related to the Burnt River Lumber Company, 1953-1955; and a small number of documents related to Anthony Brandenthaler's death.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953-1980

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. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. 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

Anthony Brandenthaler (1895-1979) was owner of the Burnt River Lumber Company in Baker, Oregon, and chairman of the Oregon Centennial Commission.

Extent

2.5 Cubic Feet (1 record carton and 2 oversize flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Anthony Brandenthaler (1895-1979) was owner of the Burnt River Lumber Company in Baker, Oregon, and chairman of the Oregon Centennial Commission. Collection consists primarily of materials, 1955-1959, related to the commission and to the Oregon Centennial Exposition and International Trade Fair. These include a feasibility study; correspondence; financial reports and budget documents, programs, ephemera, a scrapbook, loose photographs, and a final report. Also included are two photograph albums and a small quantity of correspondence related to the Burnt River Lumber Company, 1953-1955.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Anthony Brandenthaler, March 1980.

Title
Guide to the Anthony Brandenthaler 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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