World War, 1914-1918
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Account of Gustav J. Lindstedt's World War I service
Typescript account of Gustav J. Lindstedt's service in the 162nd Infantry Regiment (called "Old Third Oregon") during World War I, written in the 1980s by his son, Warren Lindstedt.
Charles H. Martin and Ellis G. Hughes family papers
Papers of and relating to Charles H. Martin (1863-1946), Ellis G. Hughes (1845-1909), and their families. Charles H. Martin served in the U.S. military from the 1890s to 1920s, attaining the rank of major general, and subsequently served as a U.S. representative and then as governor of Oregon. Ellis G. Hughes, who was Martin's father-in-law, was a prominent real estate attorney in Portland, Oregon.
Oral history interview with John P. Meynink
Oral history interview with John P. Meynink conducted by Kellie A. Roche from June 6-20, 1990. Meynink immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in the early 20th century, and he eventually settled in Oregon.
Henry C. C. Stevens diary
Manuscript diary of Private H. C. C. Stevens, Battery E, 65th Coast Artillery Corps., February 22, 1918-January 30, 1919, regarding his experiences as an American soldier in France during World War I. Stevens (1898-1979) was a native of Portland, Oregon. He became a partner in the insurance company Stevens & Brewster, served as the president of the Oregon Association of Insurance Agents, and was a member of many civic organizations.
Fred M. White papers
Fred M. White (1893-1981) was a journalist, editor, drama critic and writer. He joined the staff of the Oregonian newspaper in 1917, retiring in 1959. Collection includes correspondence from White to Mary Inman during his time in World War I; radio scripts, 1935-1940, based on Oregon history; World War I souvenirs; scrapbooks, recipe books, account books, etc.; and diplomas and schoolwork of Mary Inman.