Walter Marcus Pierce papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2558

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection related to Walter M. Pierce, including correspondence, primarily with his daughter Clara Pierce and his third wife, Cornelia Marvin Pierce, 1916-1945, regarding family matters, World Wars I and II, politics and social issues, and other topics; correspondence with J. A. Churchill, superintendent of public instruction, 1925-1927, regarding political manipulations of textbook publishers' contracts for Oregon schools; and minutes of the State Textbook Commission's meetings, 1925. The collection also includes Dictaphone belts made by Pierce's biographer, Arthur H. Bone, regarding Bone's research about Pierce, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Vietnam War, the Democratic Party, China, and other topics.

Dates

Creation: 1916-circa 1965

Creator

Pierce, Walter Marcus, 1861-1954 (Person)
Bone, Arthur H., 1900- (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

Walter Marcus Pierce (1861-1954) was a rancher, educator, and politician in Oregon. He served as Umatilla County superintendent of schools; as an Oregon state senator from 1903-1907 and again from 1917-1921; as Oregon governor (1923-1927); and as a U.S. congressman (1933-1943).

Extent

0.45 Cubic Feet (1 legal document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection related to Walter M. Pierce, an educator, rancher, and politician who served as Oregon governor and in the U.S. House of Representatives. Materials include correspondence, primarily with family members and with J. A. Churchill, superintendent of public instruction, as well as minutes of the State Textbook Commission's meetings. Also included are Dictaphone belts made by Pierce's biographer, Arthur H. Bone, regarding Bone's research about Pierce and other topics.