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Henry Semon legislative correspondence , 1935-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Semon, Henry, 1884-1958
- Title
- Henry Semon legislative correspondence
- Dates
- 1935-1947 (inclusive)19351947
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (2 containers) : 1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box
- Collection Number
- Ax 485
- Summary
- Henry Semon (1884-1958) was a legislative representative of Klamath County, Oregon from 1933 to 1955. The collection consists primarily of Semon's incoming and outgoing legislative correspondence.
- 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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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
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
Henry Semon (1884-1958) was born in Port Clinton, Ohio. He moved to Klamath County, Oregon, in 1910, where he worked as a potato farmer. In 1933, he was elected to the state legislature as a representative from Klamath County. He served consecutive terms in the legislature until 1955. Semon was a Democrat and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bulk of the collection consists of letters sent and received by Semon concerning legislative sessions. There are over 3000 letters. There is also a small section of "assorted documents" at the end of the collection.
The letters sent are arranged in chronological order by legislative session, covering every other year from 1935 to 1947. Letters received cover the same time period, but are arranged alphabetically by legislative session.
The assorted documents include billing slips and publicity papers, among other documents.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators--Oregon--Klamath County--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Semon, Henry, 1884-1958
Corporate Names
- Democratic Party (Or.)
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly--History--20th century
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
