John William Meldrum collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss 850

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes a manuscript letter to Anson Dart, 4 pages, September 1852; and a certificate of election, June 16, 1902, to surveyor of Clackamas County, Oregon; and a certificate of marriage for John William Meldrum and Georgie Pope.

Dates

1852-1902

Creator

Meldrum, John William, 1839-1919 (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

John William Meldrum (1839-1919) was born in Burlington, Iowa, and came to Oregon with his parents in 1845. He served as deputy U. S. surveyor in 1865, married Georgie Pope in 1872, and settled in Clackamas County, where he served as county surveyor and judge.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box; 1 oversize folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Materials relating to John William Meldrum (1839-1919), who emigrated to Oregon with his parents in 1845 and later lived in Clackamas County, where he served as county surveyor and judge. Materials consist of a manuscript letter to Anson Dart, September 1852; a certificate of election to surveyor of Clackamas County, Oregon; and a certificate of marriage to Georgie Pope.