Ralph Penniwell Cowgill papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2539

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence and reports, 1922-1935, regarding Ralph P. Cowgill's work with the Oregon Game Commission, Oregon Game Protective Association, Oregon Legislature, Oregon Reserve Corps and National Guard, with emphasis on fish husbandry and river pollution.

Dates

Creation: 1922-1935

Creator

Cowgill, Ralph P. (Ralph Penniwell), 1880- (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

Ralph Penniwell Cowgill (born 1880) served as an engineer for the Oregon State Game Commission, president of the Oregon Game Protective Association, and in the Oregon Legislature (R-Medford).

Extent

.90 Cubic Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Ralph Penniwell Cowgill (born 1880) served as an engineer for the Oregon State Game Commission, president of the Oregon Game Protective Association, and in the Oregon Legislature. Collection includes correspondence and reports, 1922-1935, regarding his work with those organizations, as well as the Oregon Reserve Corps and National Guard, with emphasis on fish husbandry and river pollution.