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Oregon -- Politics and government -- 1859-1950

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Frank Williamson Benson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 534
Abstract

Correspondence of Frank W. Benson (1858-1911), who served as Oregon secretary of state and Oregon governor, relating mostly to political appointments and other local matters.

Dates: 1906-1910

Benjamin Selling papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 66
Abstract

Papers of a Jewish American clothier and philanthropist of Portland, Oregon. Includes personal account books, scrapbooks containing correspondence and clippings, and some materials relating to Selling's business activities. Most materials relate to Selling's unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in 1912 and to his charitable activities.

Dates: 1869-1933