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Jack Lynch papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2713

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, 1940-1973, regarding advice on campaign strategies to Douglas McKay and Bob Packwood; political speeches, including some opposing Wayne Morse and Richard Neuberger; legislative records regarding chiropractors, health professions, and small businesses; newspaper clippings and other papers regarding the "Fugitive Fathers Bill" and a bill prohibiting the sale of firecrackers, both of which were introduced by Jack Lynch.

Dates

  • 1928-1973

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

Jack Lynch (1896-1973) served as an Oregon state senator from 1943 to 1952. He ran for state treasurer in 1952.

Extent

1.23 Cubic Feet (1 record carton and 1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Jack Lynch (1896-1973) served as an Oregon state senator from 1943 to 1952. Collection includes correspondence, 1940-1973, regarding advice on campaign strategies to Douglas McKay and Bob Packwood; political speeches; legislative records regarding chiropractors, health professions, and small businesses; newspaper clippings and other papers regarding the "Fugitive Fathers Bill" and a bill prohibiting the sale of firecrackers, both of which were introduced by Lynch.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bulk of the collection, gift of John Armstrong, September 1985; materials previously designated Mss 2713-1, gift of Margaret Lynch, August 1987.

Processing Information

Contains materials previously designated Mss 2713-1.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Jack Lynch 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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