Rufus Cecil Holman papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 1396

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence with Philip H. Parrish, editor of the Oregonian; Harold L. Ickes; George C. Marshall, Army chief of staff; and Donald M. Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, 1933-1944, regarding national politics relating to World War II, and the mineral, power and war production resources of the Pacific Northwest. Also included are speeches, 1929-1941, including some printed in the "Congressional Record"; plans; certificates; business cards; and photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1929-1944

Creator

Holman, Rufus C. (Rufus Cecil), 1877-1959 (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

Rufus Cecil Holman (1877-1959) was a Portland businessman; he served as Oregon state treasurer from 1931-1939, and as a U.S. senator from 1939-1945.

Extent

2 Cubic Feet (1 record carton; 2 letter document cases; 1 oversize folder (16x20))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes correspondence and speeches by Rufus Cecil Holman, a Portland businessman who served as Oregon state treasurer and as a U.S. senator. Correspondence regards national politics relating to World War II, and the resources of the Pacific Northwest; correspondents include Philip H. Parrish, Harold L. Ickes, George C. Marshall, and Donald M. Nelson. Also included are certificates and photographs.