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John Knox Weatherford Jr. papers , 1928-1937
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Weatherford, J. K., Jr., 1901-1995
- Title
- John Knox Weatherford Jr. papers
- Dates
- 1928-1937 (inclusive)19281937
- Quantity
- 4 linear feet, (7 containers) : 7 clamshell boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 062
- Summary
- John (or James) Knox Weatherford, Jr. (1901-1995) (who was known colloquially as Jim) served in the Oregon legislature as a representative from Linn County, 1930-1935 (Democrat), and as district attorney of Linn County, 1935-1937. The collection contains correspondence from constituents, correspondence while serving in the Oregon legislature and District Attorney, personal letters, and other political 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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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
John (or James) Knox Weatherford, Jr. (1901-1995) (who was known colloquially as Jim) served in the Oregon legislature as a representative from Linn County, 1930-1935 (Democrat), and as district attorney of Linn County, 1935-1937.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence from constituents, correspondence while serving in the Oregon legislature and District Attorney, personal letters, and other political correspondence.
The first section of professional correspondence is organized by date, 1928-1937.
Personal correspondence is organized alphabetically from the 1930s.
Political correspondence includes letters exchanged with Governor Charles H. Martin, Representative Walter M. Pierce, and other state Democrats.
The collection contains about 3,000 letters.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the John Knox Weatherford Jr. Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--Oregon--Linn County
- Legislators--Oregon--Correspondence
- Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence
Personal Names
- Martin, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1863-1946--Correspondence
- Pierce, Walter Marcus, 1861-1954
- Weatherford, J. K., Jr., 1901-1995
Corporate Names
- Democratic Party (Or.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
