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Silver Creek Recreational Area Advisory Committee records , 1936-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Onthank, Karl William, 1890-1968; Silver Creek Recreational Area Advisory Committee
- Title
- Silver Creek Recreational Area Advisory Committee records
- Dates
- 1936-1942 (inclusive)19361942
- Quantity
- 0.05 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 folders
- Collection Number
- B 098
- Summary
- The Silver Creek Recreational Area Advisory Committee promoted and planned the use of land east of Silver Creek Falls State Park, in Marion County, Oregon, as a public "organized camping" and recreational area. The collection (1936-1942) contains correspondence, reports, and minutes from the files of committee member, Karl Onthank.
- 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
The Silver Creek Recreational Area Advisory Committee, along with along with collaborators from the National Forest Service and other interested parties, promoted and planned the use of sub-marginal agricultural land east of Silver Creek Falls State Park, in Marion County, Oregon, as a public "organized camping" and recreational area.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1936-1942) contains correspondence, reports, and minutes from the files of committee member, Karl Onthank.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Camp sites, facilities, etc.--Oregon--Marion County--Planning
- Parks--Oregon--Marion County
- Public lands--Oregon--Marion County
- Recreation areas--Oregon--Marion County--Planning
Personal Names
- Onthank, Karl William, 1890-1968
Corporate Names
- Silver Creek Recreational Area Advisory Committee
- United States. Forest Service. North Pacific Region
Geographical Names
- Silver Falls State Park (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Reports
