Fletcher Linn papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 847

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of Fletcher Linn include correspondence, 1890, 1925-1953; diaries, 1895, 1903; financial records, 7 volumes, 1913-1953; family genealogy; notes on Jackson County pioneer families; and ephemera.

Dates

1890-1953

Creator

Linn, Fletcher, 1866-1953 (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

Fletcher Linn was an industrialist and civic leader. He was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, in 1866. He owned a furniture factory, and was also president and manager of the Beaver Portland Cement Company. He was active in many organizations, including being a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a trustee of Lewis & Clark College. He died in 1953.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This unprocessed collection includes correspondence, diaries, financial records, family genealogy, and notes on Jackson County pioneer families. Fletcher Linn (1866-1953), who was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, was an industrialist and civic leader. He owned a furniture factory and was also president and manager of the Beaver Portland Cement Company. He was active in organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, and was a trustee of Lewis & Clark College.