Gregory family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2666

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes correspondence, 1873-1881, between Henry Gregory and William Gregory, and from their father, Caspar Gregory; business papers regarding dealings in California; a scrapbook of Lenore Gregory; a diary of Lair Hill Gregory, 1897-1902, and letters to his wife, Kate Gregory, 1923-1934. Also included are miscellaneous family papers, memorabilia, and genealogical materials. An unprocessed addition (Accession 24724) consists of 14 books of check stubs, 1927-1934, of Lair Hill Gregory; they include notations on the purpose of most checks.

Dates

1864-1973

Creator

Gregory family (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

William M. Gregory was a prominent attorney in Portland, Oregon. His son, Lair Hill Gregory, was sports editor for the Oregonian newspaper.

Extent

0.52 Cubic Feet (1 slim letter document case; 1 flat box)

0.45 Cubic Feet (1 document case) : unprocessed addition

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Materials by and relating to members of the Gregory family, including correspondence between Henry Gregory and William M. Gregory, and from their father, Caspar Gregory; business papers regarding dealings in California; a scrapbook of Lenore Gregory; a diary of Lair Hill Gregory, and letters to his wife, Kate Gregory. Also included are miscellaneous family papers, memorabilia, and genealogical materials. William M. Gregory was a prominent attorney in Portland, Oregon, and his son, Lair Hill Gregory, was sports editor for the Oregonian newspaper.