Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists primarily of documents created or compiled by Lewis A. McArthur, particularly papers relating to McArthur's work on Oregon place names. The bulk of materials relating to Oregon place names consists of correspondence, notes, and newspaper clippings, including a few documents added after McArthur's death by Oregon Historical Society staff. Additional materials on Oregon place names include a complete final draft of the first edition of Oregon Geographic Names, a...