Jesse Jewell Gard papers , 1892-1962

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Gard, Jesse J. (Jesse Jewell), 1902-1967
Title
Jesse Jewell Gard papers
Dates
1892-1962 (inclusive)
1930-1962 (bulk)
Quantity
6 linear feet, (4 containers)  :  4 record storage boxes
Collection Number
Ax 339
Summary
Jesse Jewell Gard (1902-1967) was educated in banking at Rutgers University, worked for various banks in Oregon and was an active member of the Republican Party, serving on the Republican National Committee for many years. The collection contains political files, business and professional records, civic files, personal correspondence, and memorabilia.
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

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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

Jesse Jewell Gard (1902-1967) was born in Clackamas County, Oregon and received a graduate degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. He was a cashier in the First National Bank of Madras, Oregon, in 1924, and later worked for the Ladd and Bush Bank, Salem, and the United States National Bank, Portland. He was active politically, professionally, and in civic affairs. His Republican activities were extensive and he served on the Republican National Committee for many years.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains political files, business and professional records, civic files, personal correspondence, and memorabilia.

The political files consist of correspondence and documents relating to the Presidential campaigns of 1952, 1956, and 1960 and for the senatorial campaigns of Wayne Morse (1950), Guy Cordon (1954), and Edwin R. Durno (1962), and a file of correspondence about the candidacy of Harold J. Warner for Oregon Supreme Court justice (1950). Also included here are correspondence and minutes of the Oregon Republican party, the state Central Committee, Republican Western Conferences, and Republican leaders. Notable leaders include Mrs. Marshall E. Cornett, Leonard W. Hall, Wayne L. Morse, and Walter Norblad.

The business and professional files include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and publications of Oregon banks, banking associations, and other companies.

The civic files relate to Gard's work with United Good Neighbors, Oregon United Appeal, Oregon Community Chest, Portland Rose Festival, United China Relief, and the Portland Housing Authority, 1941-1960. Materials include correspondence, reports and meeting minutes.

The personal correspondence includes letters from family and friends. An important portion is from and about Gard's brother, Major Dwight E. Gard, a U.S. Army finance officer in the Philippines and a Japanese prisoner of war during 1941-1946. There are a few letters from Harry W. Gard, Gard's father, relating particularly to the establishment of the North Unit Irrigation District (Jefferson Water Conservancy District) near Madras, Oregon, in 1927.

The memorabilia includes citations, clippings, photograph albums, scrapbooks, and election campaign souvenirs and paraphernalia.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Bankers--Oregon
  • Banks and banking--Oregon
  • Civic leaders--Oregon
  • Legislators--Oregon
  • Legislators--United States
  • Political activists--Oregon
  • Political campaigns--Oregon
  • Presidential candidates--United States--History--20th century

Personal Names

  • Cordon, Guy F., 1890-1969
  • Durno, Edwin R. (Edwin Russell), 1899-1976
  • Gard, Jesse J. (Jesse Jewell), 1902-1967
  • Morse, Wayne L. (Wayne Lyman), 1900-1974
  • Warner, Harold Johnson, 1890-1982

Corporate Names

  • Republican Party (Or.)
  • Republican Party (Or.). State Central Committee

Family Names

  • Gard family--Correspondence

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Politics and government
  • Oregon--Politics and government--1951-
  • United States--Politics and government--1945-1989

Form or Genre Terms

  • Campaign literature
  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums
  • Photographs