John B. Horner collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss 794

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of charts, illustrations, diagrams, and documents concerning the Kalapuya mounds (spelled "Calapooia" on collection materials); the typescript text of an address, "Old Oregon vs. New Oregon," given by John B. Horner before the Oregon Pioneer Association in June 1932; a handwritten letter to Horner from Gertrude Balch Ingalls, September 15, 1902, with a biographical sketch of her brother, Frederic Homer Balch; and a handwritten letter to Horner from O. C. Applegate, March 1932, with a letter of transmittal.

Dates

Creation: circa 1902-1972

Creator

Horner, John B., 1856-1933 (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 B. Horner taught English and history at Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) from 1891 until his death in 1933. He founded the college museum and and wrote extensively on Oregon history and literature.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of materials by or belonging to John B. Horner that concern Oregon-related historical topics. These include diagrams and documents concerning the Kalapuya mounds; the text of an address Horner delivered to the Oregon Pioneer Association; and a letter from Gertrude Balch Ingalls with a biographical sketch of her brother, Frederic Homer Balch. Horner (1856-1933) taught English and history at Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University).