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Oregon Roadside Council records , 1922-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon Roadside Council; Munger, Thornton T. (Thornton Taft), 1883-
- Title
- Oregon Roadside Council records
- Dates
- 1922-1968 (inclusive)19221968
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Bx 126
- Summary
- Originally named the Oregon Council for the Protection of Roadside Beauty, the Oregon Roadside Council campaigned for legislation that would protect Oregon roadsides from billboard blight and tourist litter. The collection (1922-1968) contains council minutes, correspondence, campaign records, and publications.
- 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
Originally named the Oregon Council for the Protection of Roadside Beauty, the Oregon Roadside Council campaigned for legislation that would protect Oregon roadsides from billboard blight and tourist litter.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers include council minutes, correspondence, campaign records, and publications.
The records are from the files of Thornton T. Munger.
Council minutes are from 1964 to 1968.
Correspondence is from 1922-1965.
Legislative campaign records are organized by date, 1951-1961.
There are also files of publications.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the Oregon Roadside Council Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Billboards--Law and legislation--Oregon
- Landscape protection--Oregon
- Litter (Trash)--Law and legislation--Oregon
- Roadside improvement--Oregon
- Signs and signboards--Law and legislation--Oregon
Corporate Names
- Oregon Roadside Council--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1951-
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
