George Savage scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: Mss1316

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook, 1 volume, January 5-25, circa 1886-1910, kept by George Savage of Skagit County, Washington, filled with newspaper clippings about the socialist and progressive movements of the time, with occasional marginalia.

Dates

circa 1886-1910

Creator

Savage, George (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

Per note in collection: George Savage was a pioneer timberman of the Washington Territory. He was an ardent Socialist and ran for the State Legislature on several occasions on that ticket. He was one of the founders of and a surveyor for the Equality Colony at Bow, Washington.

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Scrapbook, January 5-25, circa 1886-1910, kept by George Savage of Skagit County, Washington. Savage was a timberman in the Washington Territory and ran for the state Legislature on the Socialist ticket.