Marshal P. Burnett papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 802

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, certificates, and other papers documenting Marshal P. Burnett's business interests, including a California oil claim; his activities, dismissal and reinstatement as a federal revenue collector and Prohibition enforcement agent, 1918-1933; his life in Yachats after retirement, 1933-1935; his membership in the Knights of Pythias; his service as chief of police for Oregon State Fair, 1915-1916; and miscellaneous other activities.

Dates

circa 1900-1935

Creator

Burnett, Marshal P., 1861-1935 (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

Marshal Phelps Burnett (1861-1935) was born in Colusa County, California. He came to Oregon with his parents in 1867. He served as Benton County treasurer, 1890-1894; Benton County sheriff, 1900-1908; and federal revenue collector and Prohibition agent, 1918-33. He died in Myrtle Point.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (6 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of papers of Marshal P. Burnett, who came to Oregon with his family in 1867 and later served as Benton County treasurer, as Benton County sheriff, and as a federal revenue collector and Prohibition enforcement agent. Materials include correspondence, certificates, and other papers documenting his business interests; his activities, dismissal and reinstatement as a federal revenue collector and Prohibition agent; his life in Yachats after retirement; his membership in the Knights of Pythias; and other activities.