Sylvester Pennoyer scrapbook , 1852-1916

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pennoyer, Sylvester, 1831-1902
Title
Sylvester Pennoyer scrapbook
Dates
1852-1916 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 volume
Collection Number
CA P834
Summary
Sylvester Pennoyer (1831–1902) was an attorney, businessman, and politician in Oregon. Collection includes 1 scrapbook, 159 pages of letters, printed messages, speeches, and newspaper clippings relating to Sylvester Pennoyer and family.
Repository
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

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.

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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Sylvester Pennoyer (1831–1902) was an attorney, businessman, and politician in Oregon. He served as Governor of Oregon from 1886 to 1895 and mayor of Portland from 1896 to 1898.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes 1 scrapbook of 159 pages of letters, printed messages, speeches, and newspaper clippings relating to Sylvester Pennoyer and family as well as a portrait of Pennoyer.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Governors--Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • Letters (Correspondence)