A. King Wilson papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2799

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes manuscript issues of "Alpha Omega Gazette," 1882, a student literary society paper edited by A. King Wilson; and speeches, 1882-1910, on moral and historical subjects.

Dates

Creation: 1882-1910

Creator

Wilson, A. King (Alexander Wilson), 1864-1918 (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

Alexander King Wilson (1864-1918) was born in Maryland and educated at Pennington Seminary, Phillips Academy, and the University of Oregon. He came to Oregon in 1891 and was admitted to the bar in 1892. He practiced law in Portland and served as mayor of Lake Oswego.

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (3 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Alexander King Wilson (1864-1918) was born in Maryland and educated at Pennington Seminary, Phillips Academy, and the University of Oregon. He practiced law in Portland, and served as mayor of Lake Oswego. Collection includes manuscript issues of "Alpha Omega Gazette," 1882, a student literary society paper edited by Wilson; and speeches, 1882-1910, on moral and historical subjects.