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Frank A. Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2810

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of verse and prose written by Frank A. Stewart, including love poems, political essays and speeches; certificates; compositions by others; and records of the Ellensburg Mite Society. All materials in the collection are photocopies of original documents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1895

Creator

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

Frank Alexander Stewart (born 1843) came to Oregon in 1854. He attended Belpassi Academy in Marion County, settled in Gold Beach in 1865, became a sheep farmer in 1877 and was a Republican representative from Curry County in the Oregon Legislature in 1893 and 1895. He married Hattie Riley in 1867, and later married her sister, Lara Riley, in 1872.

Extent

0.23 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photocopies of original documents, consisting of love poems, political essays and speeches written by Frank A. Stewart; certificates; compositions by others; and records of the Ellensburg Mite Society. Stewart (born 1843) emigrated to Oregon with his family in 1854. He became a farmer and served in the state Legislature.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Copied from original documents loaned by Marjorie Till, October 1988.

Title
Guide to the Frank A. Stewart papers
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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