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Theodore T. Geer letter to Fred T. Merrill and Company , 1899 February 14
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Geer, T. T. (Theodore Thurston), 1851-1924
- Title
- Theodore T. Geer letter to Fred T. Merrill and Company
- Dates
- 1899 February 141899-02-141899-02-14
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CA 1899 Feb 14
- Summary
- Theodore T. Geer (1851-1924) served in the Oregon State House of Representatives, and in 1899, was elected governor of Oregon. The collection (1899) consists of one letter in which Geer describes his work, his desire to exercise, and orders a bicycle.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Theodore T. Geer (1851-1924) served in the Oregon state House of Representatives in 1880, and again in 1889 until 1893. He was elected governor of Oregon, and served from January 9, 1899 until January 14, 1903.
During his first year as governor, Geer wrote a letter to Fred T. Merrill and Company in which he described his work, his desire to exercise, and ordered a bicycle from the company.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
In the letter of February 14, 1899, Geer wrote that he found office work confining, and that he had decided to exercise on a bicycle. He ordered a "Rambler" from the company.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Governors--Oregon
- Legislators--Oregon
Personal Names
- Geer, T. T. (Theodore Thurston), 1851-1924
Corporate Names
- Fred T. Merrill Cycle Co. (Portland, Or.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Social life and customs--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
