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Fraser family papers, 1884-1936
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fraser family
- Title
- Fraser family papers
- Dates
- 1884-1936 (inclusive)18841936
- Quantity
- 0.9 cubic feet, (2 legal document cases)
- Collection Number
- Coll 826
- Summary
- Papers of the Fraser family, primarily correspondence of John A. Fraser and his son, John H. Fraser, but also including papers of John A. Fraser's wife, Flora. John A. Fraser was a carpenter who worked in Portland, Oregon in the 1890s; John H. Fraser served in the 116th Engineers during World War I.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Alexander Fraser was a carpenter who did contract work for the N. J. Blagen firm of Portland, Oregon. He lived in Astoria and Portland, Oregon, and in Los Angeles, California. He married Flora Moehnke in 1891, and they had a son, John Henry. John A. Fraser died sometime between 1896 and 1900.
John Henry Fraser earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Oregon Agricultural College (later Oregon State University) in 1916. During World War I, he served in the 116th Engineers. After the war, he worked for the Bonneville Power Administration. He married Cleo Marie Madden in 1923. The couple had two sons: John Henry, Jr. and Bruce. Fraser died in 1975 in Portland, Oregon.
Flora C. Moehnke Fraser (1869-1944) was a Canadian-American who worked as a seamstress in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection primarily consists of the papers of John A. Fraser and his son, John H. Fraser. John A. Fraser's papers consist of correspondence addressed to him and greeting cards he sent to John H. Fraser in 1896. John H. Fraser's papers include letters he wrote to his mother, Flora C. Fraser, while he was serving in World War I; letters he received; and publications and ephemera relating to his education and his military service. Additional materials include correspondence Flora C. Fraser received from people other than her husband and son; and travel and advertising ephemera likely collected by both John A. and John H. Fraser.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Fraser family papers, Coll 826, 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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-9 | Correspondence addressed to John A. Fraser | 1884-1896 |
| 1 | 10 | Greeting cards from John A. Fraser to John H. Fraser | 1896 February |
| 1 | 11 | Correspondence addressed to Flora C. Fraser | 1917-1918; 1936 |
| 1 | 12 | Correspondence from Flora C. Fraser to John H. Fraser | 1918 December-1919 February |
| 1 | 13-16 | Correspondence from John H. Fraser to Flora C. Fraser | 1917-1919 |
| 2 | 1 | Correspondence from John H. Fraser to Flora C. Fraser | 1917-1919 |
| 2 | 2 | Correspondence addressed to John H. Fraser | 1914-1918 |
| 2 | 3 | Correspondence addressed to John H. Fraser | 1919 |
| 2 | 4 | Letter from John H. Fraser to Sam Sampson | 1920 October 13 |
| 2 | 5 | Army songbooks | 1918 |
| 2 | 6 | Drawings and poetry by John H. Fraser | circa 1916-1918 |
| 2 | 7 | Materials relating to John H. Fraser's graduation from Oregon Agricultural College; invitation to wedding of John H. Fraser and Cleo Marie Madden | 1916; 1923 |
| 2 | 8 | Notebook; pocket diary; Roster of Company B, 74th Engineers; YMCA membership card; war risk insurance receipt | 1914-1918 |
| 2 | 9 | Postcards; pictorial publication, "France's Share in the War"; photograph of downed German plane | circa 1917-1918 |
| 2 | 10 | Programs for 116th Engineers reunions | 1927-1928 |
| 2 | 11 | Almanac clippings | undated |
| 2 | 12 | Newspaper clippings | 1918-1928 |
| 2 | 13 | Advertising and travel ephemera | circa 1894-1920 |
| 2 | 14 | Publications: East Side Mill Company catalog; Traveler's Pocket Atlas-Guide | 1891; 1894 |
| 2 | 15 | Ephemera: Invitation to wedding in Parkplace, Oregon; Oregon City High School commencement program; portion of letter written on tree bark | 1915; 1924; undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1914-1918
Personal Names
- Fraser, Flora C., 1869-1944
- Fraser, John A. (John Alexander)
- Fraser, John H. (John Henry), 1891-1975
Family Names
- Fraser family
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
