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Sidney Bazett Papers, 1960-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bazett, Sidney
Title
Sidney Bazett Papers
Dates
1960-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 cubic ft., ((5 boxes))
Collection Number
Mss 1826
Summary
Papers of an Oregon state legislator from Josephine County who worked to preserve Oregon public beaches. Includes legislative files, correspondence, and scrapbooks.
Repository
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Sidney Bazett was a realtor, accountant, and political figure. He arrived in Grants Pass, Oregon, in 1946 and represented Josephine County as a Republican state legislator from 1961 to 1973. He focused primarily on the preservation of the state's beaches, serving on the Rules Committee and the Legislative Interim Committee. He also worked as a legislative consultant for the Professional Engineers of Oregon.

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Content Description

The collection contains subject reference files on issues and legislation, including files on a beach bill, 1967; files on Bazett's committee assignments, including Rules Committee and Legislative Interim Committee; files on Bazett's work as legislative consultant for the Professional Engineers of Oregon, 1976-1981; correspondence; and scrapbooks.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation

Sidney Bazett Papers, Mss 1826, Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Series 1. Subject and legislative files.

Series 2. Publicity materials.

Series 3. Correspondence and ephemera.

Series 4. Awards and certificates.

Series 5. Scrapbooks.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Marjorie Bazett, October 1987. Accession No. 18432.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Subject Terms

  • Beaches--Law and legislation--Oregon
  • Legislators--Oregon.

Personal Names

  • Bazett, Sidney

Corporate Names

  • Professional Engineers of Oregon
  • Republican Party (Or.)
  • Oregon. Legislative Assembly

Geographical Names

  • Josephine County (Or.)--History--20th century
  • Oregon--Politics and government--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks

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