Laurence Gordon Smyth correspondence

Collection

Identifier: Mss2709

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, 1931-1963, primarily to Laurence Gordon Smyth's wife, Marie Mongrain Smyth, regarding his activities while traveling on Oregon Journal business, working for Douglas McKay in Washington, D.C., and personal matters.

Dates

Creation: 1931-1963

Creator

Smyth, Laurence Gordon, 1902-1960 (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

.23 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Laurence Gordon Smyth (1902-1960) was a reporter and political editor for the Oregon Journal for 38 years. He also served as assistant for public information to Douglas McKay during McKay's tenure as Secretary of the Interior. Correspondence is primarily to Smyth's wife, Marie Mongrain Smyth, regarding his activities while traveling on Oregon Journal business, working for McKay in Washington, D.C., and personal matters.