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Harry Boivin Papers, 1911-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Boivin, Harry
Title
Harry Boivin Papers
Dates
1911-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.5 linear feet, (15 boxes)
Collection Number
SHL009 (collection)
Summary
Harry Dolan Boivin served for 26 years in the Oregon Legislative Assembly including holding the offices of Speaker of the House and Senate President. The collection is composed of two series: Series I: Oregon Legislature Activity Scrapbooks covering the period 1935-1969 (6.5 linear feet, 13 boxes) and Series II: Personal Papers covering the period 1911-1990 (1 linear foot, 2 boxes).
Repository
Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library
Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR
97601
Telephone: 5418851772
Fax: 5418851777
libtech@oit.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Biographical Note

Harry Dolan Boivin served for 26 years in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. His eight year service in the House of Representatives included holding the position of Speaker of the House and his 18 year service in the Senate, included holding the position of Senate President. He was well known by the nickname "the Fox" because of his skill in parliamentary procedures.

As a citizen legislator from Klamath Falls, Oregon he was a leader in education activities in the state, serving on the State Board of Education and part of the movement to create the community college system in Oregon. Harry Boivin is especially remembered for his championship of Oregon Institute of Technology, helping to establish the institution in 1947 and supporting it throughout his legislative career. He was a generous benefactor of the institution.

Harry Boivin was born in Ashland, Oregon on February 7, 1904, spent most of his life in Klamath Falls and died on March 15, 1999. His family included his wife, Ruth, son, Robert, and daughter, Kathleen, and stepson, Joseph.

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Content Description

The collection is composed of two series: Series I: Oregon Legislative Assembly Activity Scrapbooks covering the period 1935-1969 (6.5 linear feet, 13 boxes) and Series II: Personal Papers covering the period 1911-1990 (1 linear foot, 2 boxes). The Oregon Legislature Activity Scrapbooks document both Harry Boivin’s legislative actions and general activities of the Oregon House and Senate during those years. The Personal papers series includes correspondence, photographs, an oral history interview manuscript, 90th birthday celebration memorabilia and various publications.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Before materials from the Shaw Historical Library may be quoted in print or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part in any publication, exhibit, broadcast or other manner, the user must obtain permission from the owner of the physical property and the holder of the copyright. Copyright status for collections in the Shaw Historical Library varies. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred Citation

[item identification], Harry Boivin Papers, The Shaw Historical Library, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged in two series: I. Oregon Legislative Assembly Activity Scrapbooks and II. Personal Papers.

Location of Collection

Shaw Historical Library at Oregon Institute of Technology

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Shaw Historical Library by Robert Boivin, son of Harry Boivin.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Legislators—Oregon
  • Oregon Institute of Technology
  • Oregon--Legislative Assembly--History

Personal Names

  • Boivin, Harry--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Klamath Falls (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Scrapbooks

Finding aid prepared by Anne Hiller Clark
2012

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