Dement family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2726

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection is partially processed and includes correspondence to Wallace Dement regarding Myrtle Point civic activities, Coos County roads and the Forestry Board; reminiscences of R. C. Dement; genealogical materials; miscellaneous papers of Dr. Alice Louisa Dement; songwriting contracts for Nellie Dement; financial and legal documents; diplomas, certificates, diaries, and accounts.

Dates

circa 1895-1985

Creator

Dement family (Family)

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

Wallace Dement was an attorney and cattleman who served as mayor of Myrtle Point, Oregon (1915-1919) and as a Coos County commissioner (1908-1916).

Extent

3 Cubic Feet (1 record carton, 2 document cases and 3 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection is partially processed. Materials include correspondence to Wallace Dement, who served as mayor of Myrtle Point, Oregon, and as a Coos County commissioner, regarding Myrtle Point civic activities, Coos County roads and the Forestry Board. Also included are reminiscences of R. C. Dement; genealogical materials; miscellaneous papers of Dr. Alice Louisa Dement; songwriting contracts for Nellie Dement; financial and legal documents; diplomas, certificates, diaries, and accounts.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bulk of the collection, gifts of Mrs. Wallace Dement, February 1986 and May 1992; items previously designated Mss 2726-1, gift of Dorothy M. Dement, February 1992.