William R. Stephens papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 885

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the collection consists of a typescript copy of William R. Stephens' 1930 autobiography, 30 pages, written when he was 90. Other materials include an application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic, circa 1892; a deed to Jacob B. and Lucy M. Kuhns, March 14, 1893, conveying property in Washington County, Oregon; a manuscript letter to an unidentified newspaper editor, written from Los Angeles, California, 3 pages, June 22, 1924, and describing a trip; and correspondence concerning Stephens' pension, Civil War record, and headstone.

Dates

Creation: circa 1892-1934

Creator

Stephens, William R., 1840-1931 (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.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The bulk of the collection consists of a typescript copy of William R. Stephens' 1930 autobiography, written when he was 90. Other materials include an application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic, a deed to Jacob B. and Lucy M. Kuhns, conveying property in Washington County, Oregon; and correspondence concerning Stephens' pension, Civil War record, and headstone.