Albert Prill papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1615

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes notes on natural history, conservation of wildlife and Pacific Northwest birds; clippings and radio scripts about Albert Prill's collection of 1250 birds; scrapbooks of photographs of nests, eggs and birds, 1919-1940; bird notes from Malheur Lake Reservation by Prill and Stanley Jewett; descriptions of trips to collect and observe with Dr. J. H. Hill; articles and papers by Prill.

Dates

Creation: 1919-1940

Creator

Prill, Albert G., 1869-1958 (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

During his life, Dr. Albert G. Prill was a physician for the Southern Pacific Railway. He came to Oregon in 1890. For 53 years, he lived in Scio, Oregon. As well as being a physician, he was a well-known ornithologist who presented part of his collection to the University of Oregon. His wife was named Anna. He also served as mayor and school board president of Scio, Oregon.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 record carton)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Dr. Albert G. Prill was a physician for the Southern Pacific Railway and a well-known ornithologist. He lived in Scio, Oregon. Collection includes notes on natural history, conservation of wildlife and Pacific Northwest birds; clippings and radio scripts about his collection of birds; scrapbooks of photographs of nests, eggs and birds; bird notes from Malheur Lake Reservation by Prill and Stanley Jewett; descriptions of trips to collect and observe with Dr. J. H. Hill; and articles and papers by Prill.