Glenn L. Jackson papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2626

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, awards, citations, memorabilia, and scrapbook regarding Glenn Jackson's military service, the solicitation of the 1968 Summer Olympics, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the St. Vincent's Medical Foundation, the Oregon Highway Commission, the Oregon Economic Development Commission, Pacific Power and Light Co., and other activities, 1944-1980.

Dates

Creation: 1944-1980

Creator

Jackson, Glenn L., 1902-1980 (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

1 Cubic Feet (1 document case and 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Glenn Jackson (1902-1980) was the chairman of the Oregon Transportation Commission for 19 years, and he supervised development of the interstate highway system in Oregon. Jackson was also a newspaper owner and chairman of Pacific Power & Light Co., now PacifiCorp. Collection includes correspondence, awards, citations, memorabilia, and a scrapbook regarding his military service, the solicitation of the 1968 Summer Olympics, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the St. Vincent's Medical Foundation, the Oregon Highway Commission, the Oregon Economic Development Commission, Pacific Power and Light Co., and other activities.