Nellie Meacham Redington papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2562

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Nellie Meacham Redington include typescript photocopy reminiscences, 169 pages, undated, regarding her early years at Lee's Encampment (now Meacham, Oregon), her father's career, and her own teaching career; a biographical sketch of John Watermelon Redington, 17 pages, undated; and a newspaper clipping regarding Nellie Redington's graduation speech from Willamette University in 1877, 1 page, undated.

Dates

Creation: circa 1900-1979

Creator

Redington, Nellie Meacham (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

Extent

.08 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Elinor Frances Meacham Redington (Nellie) was the daughter of Alfred B. Meacham, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Oregon (1869-1872) and wife of John Watermelon Redington, Indian scout and newspaper editor-publisher. She graduated from Willamette University in 1877, and taught in several cities throughout Oregon. Papers include typescript photocopy reminiscences regarding her early years at Lee's Encampment (now Meacham, Oregon), her father's career, and her own teaching career; a biographical sketch of John Watermelon Redington; and a newspaper clipping regarding Nellie Redington's graduation speech from Willamette University.