Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Hector MacPherson papers , 1918; 1925
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon State Board of Higher Curricula; Macpherson, Hector, 1875-1970
- Title
- Hector MacPherson papers
- Dates
- 1918; 1925 (inclusive)19181925
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 156
- Summary
- Hector MacPherson (1875-1970) was a professor at Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University), a member of the Oregon state legislature, and was co-sponser of the Zorn-MacPherson School Moving Bill of 1932. The collection (1918; 1925) contains correspondence and documents related to Kansas Agricultural College and William Jasper Kerr, and also papers related to curricular matters between Oregon Agricultural College and the University of Oregon.
- Repository
-
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
-
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
-
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
Hector MacPherson (1875-1970) was a professor in economics and sociology at Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) "from 1911 until 1926, when he resigned to offer his services to the movement for reorganization of higher education in Oregon."
"He was elected to the [Oregon] state legislature in 1927, 1929, and 1939. [He] led an initiative petition on the November 1932 general election ballot, known as the Zorn-Macpherson School Moving Bill, that provided for the consolidation of the University of Oregon and Oregon State College, and moving of other higher education campuses."
[Source: Finding aid for the MacPherson Family History, Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
One file of letters and documents concerns an employment offer made to William Jasper Kerr, for the presidency of Kansas Agricultural College (1918).
A second file relates to a controversy over curricular matters between Oregon Agricultural College and the University of Oregon, adjudicated by the Board of Higher Curricula (1925).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the Hector MacPherson Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education, Higher--Curricula--Oregon--Corvallis
- Education, Higher--Curricula--Oregon--Eugene
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Corvallis
- Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene
- Universities and colleges--Curricula--Oregon
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Corvallis
- Universities and colleges--Oregon--Eugene
Personal Names
- Kerr, William Jasper, 1863-1947
- Kerr, William Jasper, 1863-1947
Corporate Names
- Oregon Agricultural College--Curricula
- Oregon Agricultural College--Faculty.
- Oregon Agricultural College--History--20th century
- Oregon State Board of Higher Curricula
- University of Oregon
- University of Oregon
