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W. Al Jones letters received , 1918
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jones, W. Al
- Title
- W. Al Jones letters received
- Dates
- 1918 (inclusive)19181918
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- A 140
- Summary
- W. Al Jones ( -1918?) was a native Oregonian of Marion County, was a Catholic, a stock farm owner, and served in the Oregon state house as a senator representing Marion and Wallowa counties. The collection (1918) contains incoming correspondence regarding his political campaign, including letters regarding anti-catholic bias.
- 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
W. Al Jones ( -1918?) was born in Marion County, Oregon. He served in the Oregon state house as a senator at least twice, representing Marion and Wallowa counties. He also owned a stock farm in Wallowa county.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1918) contains incoming correspondence regarding Jones' political campaign, including letters regarding anti-catholic bias.
Incoming correspondence consists of about forty letters regarding Jones' campaign for state senator from Marion County, Oregon.
A number of the letters refer to anti-Catholic measures in the Legislature.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the W. Al Jones Letters Received |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Anti-Catholicism--Oregon--History--20th century
- Legislators--Oregon--Correspondence
- Legislators--Oregon--Marion County
- Political campaigns--Oregon
- Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence
- Politicians--Oregon--Marion County
Personal Names
- Jones, W. Al
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Senate
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
