Charles Congleton papers, 1907-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Congleton, Charles
Title
Charles Congleton papers
Dates
1907-1960 (inclusive)
Quantity
.9 cubic feet, (1 Paige carton and 1 document case)
Collection Number
Mss 2706
Summary
Charles Congleton was born in Kentucky and moved to Oregon in 1904. He worked as a forest ranger from 1907-1927 with the Paulina Ranger District. Collection includes diaries describing Congleton's work with the Forest Service; correspondence regarding fishing and the history of the Ochoco National Forest; certificates; and autobiographical materials.
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

Charles Congleton was born in Kentucky and moved to Oregon in 1904. He worked as a forest ranger from 1907-1927 with the Paulina Ranger District, and then engaged in ranching.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes diaries, 1907-1927, describing Charles Congleton's work with the Forest Service; correspondence, 1907-1927, regarding fishing and the history of the Ochoco National Forest; certificates, 1907-1909; and autobiographical materials.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Charles Congleton papers, Mss 2706, 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

Gift of Mrs. Ross Congleton, June 1985.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Forest rangers--Oregon
  • Forests and forestry--Oregon

Personal Names

  • Congleton, Charles

Corporate Names

  • United States. Forest Service

Geographical Names

  • Ochoco National Forest (Or.)--History

Form or Genre Terms

  • certificates
  • correspondence
  • diaries