Larry McGraw papers, 1973-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McGraw, Larry
Title
Larry McGraw papers
Dates
1973-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
.23 cubic feet, (1 document case)
Collection Number
Mss 2053
Summary
Papers of Larry McGraw include correspondence, 1973-1974, regarding the Bybee-Howell Orchard on Sauvie Island, including fruit-growing and other nursery projects. Correspondents include Governor Tom McCall. Collection also includes a journal, 1973-1974, regarding McGraw's work on the orchard.
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Larry McGraw was a horticulturalist for the Oregon Historical Society. He researched early pioneer orchards for early or lost varieties of fruit trees. He compiled the list of fruit types for the Bybee-Howell Orchard on Sauvie Island.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Contains material formerly designated Mss 2053-1.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Papers of Larry McGraw include correspondence, 1973-1974, regarding the Bybee-Howell Orchard on Sauvie Island, including fruit-growing and other nursery projects. Correspondents include Governor Tom McCall. Collection also includes a journal, 1 volume, 1973-1974, regarding McGraw's work on the orchard.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Larry McGraw papers, Mss 2053, 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

Journal, gift of Larry McGraw, January 1982.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Fruit-culture--Oregon
  • Horticulturists--Oregon
  • Orchards--Oregon--Sauvie Island

Personal Names

  • McCall, Tom, 1913-1983--Correspondence
  • McGraw, Larry

Form or Genre Terms

  • correspondence
  • diaries