George Washington Dunn legislative correspondence , 1923-1939

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dunn, George Washington, 1864-1961
Title
George Washington Dunn legislative correspondence
Dates
1923-1939 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
Collection Number
Ax 030
Summary
George Washington Dunn (1864-1961) served as a Republican in the Oregon legislator, first in the House and then from 1923-1942, in the Senate. The collection contains correspondence from constituents and other interested parties. concerns requests from and advice of constituents, and political negotiations.
Repository
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

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.

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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

George Washington Dunn (1864-1961) was an Oregon politician. He first served as a Republican in the Oregon State House of Representatives, from 1895-1896. He then served as a Republican in the Oregon State Senate, representing Jackson County, 1923-1942.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains correspondence from constituents and other interested parties.

Correspondence is arranged chronologically by date and includes requests from and advice of constituents, and political negotiations, 1923-1939.

The collection contains about 2,500 letters.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Legislators--Oregon--Correspondence
  • Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Senate
  • Republican Party (Or.)

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence