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Joseph L. Meek papers
Papers of and relating to Joseph L. Meek (1810-1875), including both original materials and copies. Papers include typescript copies of newspaper articles about Meek, materials relating to his appointment as a U.S. Marshal and to the Whitman murders, various family papers and correspondence, signal books, and a warranty deed.
Ezra Meeker diary
Typescript transcript of the diary, 1905-1906, of Oregon pioneer Ezra Meeker, relating to travels in Oregon and to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland.
Ezra Meeker letters to L. T. Henderson
Typescript correspondence to L. T. Henderson of the Ford Motor Company regarding the storage of Ezra Meeker's covered wagon and his work for the Oregon Trail Memorial Association.
Meeting of the Republican State Central Committee
Pen and ink sketch by A. R. Slaymaker, Oregon Journal artist, depicting scenes of the July 1930 Republican State Central Committee meeting. The sketch was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal newspaper on July 27, 1930, under the headline "Impressions of Republican Nominating Convention — By Slaymaker."
Meier and Frank advertising posters
Two advertising posters describing Meier and Frank's outlets and celebrating its history, growth, and development.
Jack Meier papers
Julius Meier photograph album
One album with black and white photographs of Julius Meier with Grace Meier, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others. Julius L. Meier (1874-1937) was a businessman in Portland, Oregon, and served one term as governor of Oregon, 1931-1935.
Julius Meier speech written for Oregon Diamond Jubilee
Autographed copy of speech written by Oregon Governor Julius Meier for the Oregon Diamond Jubilee in 1934. It's probable that Meier never gave the speech, as he was forced to cancel the appearance where he was scheduled to deliver it.
John William Meldrum collection
Materials relating to John William Meldrum (1839-1919), who emigrated to Oregon with his parents in 1845 and later lived in Clackamas County, where he served as county surveyor and judge. Materials consist of a manuscript letter to Anson Dart, September 1852; a certificate of election to surveyor of Clackamas County, Oregon; and a certificate of marriage to Georgie Pope.
John William Meldrum diaries
Manuscript diaries and scrapbooks of John William Meldrum, 5 volumes, 1865-1912. Meldrum, 1839-1919, was born in Burlington, Iowa. Contents include of the diaries and scrapbooks incude reports of Clackamas County officials, 1889-1893; delinquent tax lists, 1893; newspaper clippings; accounts, 1893-1894; and a description of a trip to Crater Lake, 1911.