James G. Blaine Society collection, 1970-1974

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Abell, Ron, 1932-
Title
James G. Blaine Society collection
Dates
1970-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet, (1 document case)
Collection Number
Mss 2005
Summary
Collection includes correspondence, membership lists, publicity and ephemera regarding the James G. Blaine Society; studies, reports and newspaper clippings regarding the Oregon tourist industry. The aim of the society was to discourage the overpopulation of Oregon.
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The aim of the James G. Blaine Society was to discourage the overpopulation of Oregon. It was founded circa 1940 by Stewart Holbrook.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Collection is stored offsite and may require up to one week's notice for retrieval. Contact library staff for assistance.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes correspondence, membership lists, publicity and ephemera regarding the James G. Blaine Society; studies, reports and newspaper clippings regarding the Oregon tourist industry.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

James G. Blaine Society collection, Mss 2005, 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

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ron Abell, 1975.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Tourism--Oregon

Corporate Names

  • James G. Blaine Society

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Population

Form or Genre Terms

  • administrative records
  • clippings (information artifacts)
  • correspondence
  • printed ephemera