Guy E. Reynolds family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2869

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Small collection of papers concerning members of the Reynolds family. A significant portion are legal papers, several of which relate to the marriage and divorce of Guy E. Reynolds and Anna Wright Reynolds. These include copies of their 1901 marriage certificate, with certifications that the copies are correct transcripts of the original; divorce documents dated 1906; and a 1908 agreement between Anna Reynolds and Guy E. Reynolds' parents, Byron P. Reynolds and Cleora F. Reynolds, concerning custody of and alimony payments for Anna and Guy's daughter, Alice Louise Reynolds. The legal documents also include a copy of a delayed or special birth certificate for Anna Reynolds, dated 1943, along with associated correspondence and other documents; and an October 1905 will for Byron Reynolds (in which his first name is spelled "Byrum"). Other materials consist of a handwritten recipe book of Anna Reynolds, and a diary of John Reynolds, circa 1874, largely blank, which includes some diary entries but was also used for calculations, reminders, and other notes.

Dates

1874-1943

Creator

Reynolds family (Family)

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

Guy E. Reynolds married Anna J. Wright in Clackamas County, 1901. His parents were Byron and Cleora Reynolds. The Reynolds District in Portland, Oregon, is named for the family.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Small collection of family papers, a substantial portion of which are legal documents relating to the marriage and divorce of Guy E. Reynolds and Anna Wright Reynolds, and to birth records of Anna Reynolds. Also included are a diary of John Reynolds, circa 1874, and a handwritten recipe book.