Roscoe Nelson papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2848

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, 1897-1937; legal papers, 1902-1938; Anti-Semitism speeches and articles; Jewish community material; Tualatin Country Club correspondence, rosters, etc., 1916-1924; tax protest, 1939; financial papers; and documents relating to Kelly Process, Inc., 1934-1956. Materials previously designated Mss 2848-1 include correspondence, 1918-1939; a scrapbook, 1935-1945; speeches; and papers related to the bar examination, circa 1930-1937.

Dates

Creation: 1897-1956

Creator

Nelson, Roscoe C., 1879-1937 (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

Roscoe Nelson (1879-1937) was a lawyer and businessman originally from Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Law School and moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1911. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel and was active in Jewish societies and civic organizations.

Extent

4.16 Cubic Feet (4 record cartons and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Roscoe Nelson (1879-1937) was a lawyer and businessman. He graduated from Virginia Law School and moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1911. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel and was active in Jewish societies and civic organizations. Collection includes correspondence; legal papers; Anti-Semitism speeches and articles; Jewish community material; Tualatin Country Club correspondence, rosters, etc.; financial papers; documents relating to Kelly Process, Inc.; and a scrapbook.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Roscoe Nelson Jr., February 1990 (Lib. Acc. 19759). Materials previously designated Mss 2848-1, gift of Madeline Nelson, June 1990 (Lib. Acc. 19955). Addition made in 2016, gift of Roscoe C. Nelson III, September 1992 (Lib. Acc. 20971).