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John Jacob Handsaker autobiography and family papers , circa 1831-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Handsaker, John Jacob, 1875-1959
- Title
- John Jacob Handsaker autobiography and family papers
- Dates
- circa 1831-1964 (inclusive)18311964
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- CB H192
- Summary
- John Jacob Handsanker was a Christian Church minister, organizer of Portland Community Chest, director of Armenian and Syrian relief, and Northwest secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War. Collection includes a typed autobiography, notebooks of recollections, typed family history, and several typed family letters.
- 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
John Jacob Handsaker was a graduate of the University of Oregon and became a minister.
He was also an organizer of Portland Community Chest, director of Armenian and Syrian relief, and Northwest secretary of the National Council for Prevention of War.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes a typed autobiography, notebooks of recollections, typed family history, and several typed family letters.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clergy--Oregon
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon Territory
- Pioneers--Oregon
Personal Names
- Handsaker, John Jacob, 1875-1959
Family Names
- Handsaker family
- Handsaker family
Geographical Names
- Oregon Territory--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Autobiographies
- Correspondence
- Family histories
- Notebooks