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George H. Parker collection on Josephine County, 1908-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Parker, George H.
- Title
- George H. Parker collection on Josephine County
- Dates
- 1908-1920 (inclusive)19081920
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1395
- Summary
- Collection consists of letters to Parker from pioneers in Josephine County, 1908-1909, regarding the naming of the county.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes letters to George H. Parker from pioneers in Josephine County, 1908-1909, regarding the naming of Josephine County. Correspondents include George H. Himes and Virginia Josephine (Rollins) Ort. Collection also includes a typescript copy of an article from the Oregon State Journal, "Early Settlement of Southern Oregon," circa 1920, in which the origin of Josephine County's name is discussed.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
George H. Parker collection on Josephine County, Mss 1395, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Names, Geographical--Oregon--Josephine County
Personal Names
- Ort, Virginia Josephine Rollins
- Parker, George H.
Geographical Names
- Josephine County (Or.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- articles
- correspondence
