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Frank A. Stewart papers, 1862-1895
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stewart, Frank A., 1843-
- Title
- Frank A. Stewart papers
- Dates
- 1862-1895 (inclusive)18621895
- Quantity
- 0.23 cubic feet, (1 document case)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2810
- Summary
- Photocopies of original documents, consisting of love poems, political essays and speeches written by Frank A. Stewart; certificates; compositions by others; and records of the Ellensburg Mite Society. Stewart (born 1843) emigrated to Oregon with his family in 1854. He became a farmer and served in the state Legislature.
- 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
Frank Alexander Stewart (born 1843) came to Oregon in 1854. He attended Belpassi Academy in Marion County, settled in Gold Beach in 1865, became a sheep farmer in 1877 and was a Republican representative from Curry County in the Oregon Legislature in 1893 and 1895. He married Hattie Riley in 1867, and later married her sister, Lara Riley, in 1872.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection consists of verse and prose written by Frank A. Stewart, including love poems, political essays and speeches; certificates; compositions by others; and records of the Ellensburg Mite Society. All materials in the collection are photocopies of original documents.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Frank A. Stewart papers, Mss 2810, 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Oregon
- Poets--Oregon
Personal Names
- Stewart, Frank A., 1843-
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- poetry
- speeches (documents)
