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Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 1753 Collections and/or Records:

Meier and Frank advertising posters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5384
Abstract

Two advertising posters describing Meier and Frank's outlets and celebrating its history, growth, and development.

Dates: 1968-1970

Jack Meier papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2683
Abstract Papers of Julius L. "Jack" Meier Jr. (1912-1988) include materials regarding his business concerns, particularly Meier & Frank Co. and Timberline Lodge; documents relating to his involvement in charitable and humanitarian causes, particularly the Oregon Jewish Welfare Fund and other relief measures for Jewish refugees during World War II; and correspondence regarding a compilation of material on the history and development of Timberline Lodge and winter sports on Mount Hood. Meier was...
Dates: 1928-1972

Julius Meier photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1108
Abstract

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.

Dates: circa 1931

John William Meldrum collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1852-1902

John William Meldrum diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1293
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1865-1912

Memories

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5340
Abstract

Watercolor sketch by George A. Dowling, depicting Arthur Champlin Spencer sitting at a desk reading I.C.C. Proceedings while a vision of himself as a young attorney speaking before a jury appears in the smoke of his cigar.

Dates: circa 1938

Leah C. Menefee collection on Thomas W. Scott

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 762
Abstract

Typescript correspondence, with photocopy documents, between Leah C. Menefee of Eugene, Oregon, and various county and state archives, documenting a case of mistaken identity of a man, Thomas W. Scott, who died of a gunshot accident in Wasco, Oregon, on June 14, 1864.

Dates: 1864-1965

Oral history interview with Bonnie J. Mentzer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1267
Abstract

Oral history interview with Bonnie J. Mentzer, conducted by Heather Vogelson on July 26 and August 2, 2008, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Mentzer discusses her experiences as a woman in law school, as well as her career as an Oregon assistant attorney general and as a lawyer for the Multnomah County Legal Aid Service.

Dates: 2008 July 26-August 2

Archibald Menzies journal

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1593
Abstract

Photocopy and microfilmed versions of journal kept by botanist Archibald Menzies during George Vancouver's scientific voyage to the Pacific Northwest.

Dates: 1790-1794

Mercer Lake Literary and Debating Society record book

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1093
Abstract

Record book of the Mercer Lake Literary and Debating Society of Mercer, Oregon. The book includes the society's minutes, constitution, and bylaws. It also contains some other writings, including the finances of E. C. Wiltse. Mercer was a village by Mercer Lake in Lane County, Oregon, which had a post office that operated from 1904 to 1933.

Dates: 1915-1932; Majority of material found within 1915-1916