Robert Washburn papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss1657

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes political and personal correspondence, 1894-1924, and correspondence to Mrs. Washburn, 1940-1944, from Senators Thomas B. Reed and Charles L. McNary regarding Washington politics and Seattle history; speeches and poetry, 1912-1916, regarding the Republican Party, the presidential election of 1916 and apple growers; family memorabilia and clippings, circa 1880-1929; diaries of European trip by Mrs. Washburn, 2 volumes, 1884-1885; family recipe book, 1 volume, circa 1920.

Dates

1884-1944

Creator

Washburn, Robert Charles, -1938 (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

Robert Charles Washburn (died 1938) was a journalist and Washington politician, later a resident of Portland, Oregon. He owned an apple ranch near Central Point, Oregon, and married Mary Louise Savier, a Portland resident and benefactor.

Extent

.23 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Robert Charles Washburn (died 1938) was a journalist and Washington politician, later a resident of Portland, Oregon. Collection includes political and personal correspondence; speeches and poetry; and family memorabilia and clippings.