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Marshal P. Burnett papers, circa 1900-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Burnett, Marshal P., 1861-1935
- Title
- Marshal P. Burnett papers
- Dates
- circa 1900-1935 (inclusive)19001935
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (6 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 802
- Summary
- Collection consists of papers of Marshal P. Burnett, who came to Oregon with his family in 1867 and later served as Benton County treasurer, as Benton County sheriff, and as a federal revenue collector and Prohibition enforcement agent. Materials include correspondence, certificates, and other papers documenting his business interests; his activities, dismissal and reinstatement as a federal revenue collector and Prohibition agent; his life in Yachats after retirement; his membership in the Knights of Pythias; and other activities.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Marshal Phelps Burnett (1861-1935) was born in Colusa County, California. He came to Oregon with his parents in 1867. He served as Benton County treasurer, 1890-1894; Benton County sheriff, 1900-1908; and federal revenue collector and Prohibition agent, 1918-33. He died in Myrtle Point.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes correspondence, certificates, and other papers documenting Marshal P. Burnett's business interests, including a California oil claim; his activities, dismissal and reinstatement as a federal revenue collector and Prohibition enforcement agent, 1918-1933; his life in Yachats after retirement, 1933-1935; his membership in the Knights of Pythias; his service as chief of police for Oregon State Fair, 1915-1916; and miscellaneous other activities.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Marshal P. Burnett papers, Mss 802, Oregon Historical Society.
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
- Law enforcement--Oregon
- Prohibition--United States
Personal Names
- Burnett, Marshal P., 1861-1935
Corporate Names
- Knights of Pythias. Valley Lodge No. 11 (Corvallis, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- certificates
- correspondence
