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George Washington Dunn legislative correspondence , 1923-1939
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dunn, George Washington, 1864-1961
- Title
- George Washington Dunn legislative correspondence
- Dates
- 1923-1939 (inclusive)19231939
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 030
- Summary
- George Washington Dunn (1864-1961) served as a Republican in the Oregon legislator, first in the House and then from 1923-1942, in the Senate. The collection contains correspondence from constituents and other interested parties. concerns requests from and advice of constituents, and political negotiations.
- 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
George Washington Dunn (1864-1961) was an Oregon politician. He first served as a Republican in the Oregon State House of Representatives, from 1895-1896. He then served as a Republican in the Oregon State Senate, representing Jackson County, 1923-1942.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence from constituents and other interested parties.
Correspondence is arranged chronologically by date and includes requests from and advice of constituents, and political negotiations, 1923-1939.
The collection contains about 2,500 letters.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Oregon--Correspondence
- Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Senate
- Republican Party (Or.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence