Binger Hermann papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 743

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of an Oregon congressman and U.S. General Land Office commissioner. The collection consists of a small group of correspondence relating to Binger Hermann's historical writings; two land patent documents from 1868 and 1897; news clippings; research notes; and typescripts of some of Hermann's historical writings. Writings include: "The Baltimore Colony and pioneer recollections," "The race for an empire and tales of the Pacific northwest," "The story of an eventful life," and "The story of a busy life."

Dates

1868-1916

Creator

Hermann, Binger, 1843-1926 (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

Born in Lonaconing, Maryland, Binger Hermann settled in Coos County, Oregon in 1859. He was elected to the Oregon House in 1866 and served one term, followed by one term in the state Senate. He represented Oregon in Congress from 1885-1897, then served as commissioner of the General Land office from 1897-1903, before again serving as a congressman from 1903-1907.