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Charles Linza McNary Papers, 1874-1954
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McNary, Charles Linza
- Title
- Charles Linza McNary Papers
- Dates
- 1874-1954 (inclusive)18741954
- Quantity
- 5 cubic feet, (3 document cases and 6 flat boxes)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2749
- Summary
- Professional documents, family papers, scrapbooks, and ephemera relating to the public service and personal life of Senator Charles Linza McNary.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
-
The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Charles Linza McNary (1874-1944) served on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1913-1915, later as the U.S. Senator from Oregon (1917-1944), as well as a Senate Minority Leader (1933-1944). In 1940 he ran for President of the United States, and later that year was the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, although he was unsuccessful. He was married to Jessie Breyman (1876 -1918) until her death. He was married for a second time to Cornelia W. Morton (d. 1966). In 1935 Charles and Cornelia adopted a daughter, Charlotte. During his political career, McNary assisted in passing legislation that facilitated construction of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River and also served on the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains professional and family papers, scrapbooks, and ephemera. Evidence of McNary's work as a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry in addition to his support for construction of the Bonneville Dam can be found among the scrapbooks and professional documents, which include reports from the Federal Farm Board and the Farmers National Grain Corporation.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Scrapbooks are also available on microfilm (1 reel).
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Cite as: Charles Linza McNary Papers, Mss 2749, Oregon Historical Society Research Library
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series:
- Series A: Professional papers
- Series B: Family papers
- Series C: Scrapbooks
Acquisition Information
Lib. Acc. 18013, 18742, and 26747.
Processing Note
Covers from many of the reports in Series A were excessively soiled, and were removed and discarded during processing. The covers of two of the scrapbooks in Series C were removed and discarded during initial processing due to mold.
Separated Materials
A collection of photographs of Charles McNary and his family is designated Org. Lot 819 at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library, and includes materials removed from this collection.
Related Materials
Additional papers of Charles Linza McNary are located at the University of Oregon Library Special Collections, Ax 049, Eugene, Oregon, and at the Library of Congress, 0625X, Washington, D.C.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Series A: Professional papers, 1896-1947Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Draft: Agricultural Export
Commission Act |
1923 November 21 |
| 1/2 | Farm Board Report: Examination of
the Financial Transactions of the Federal Farm Board |
1932 |
| 1/3 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit A-1
& A-2 (Grain, Cotton, Livestock, Dairy Markets) |
1932 |
| 1/4 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit C-1
(Loans provided by the Federal Farm Board) |
1932 |
| 1/5 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-1
(National Cooperative Marketing Agency for Grain) |
1932 |
| 1/6 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-2
(National Cooperative Marketing Agency for Cotton) |
1932 |
| 1/7 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-3
(National Livestock Marketing Agency) |
1932 |
| 1/8 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-4
(Wool Marketing Stabilization) |
1932 |
| 2/1 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-5
(National Cooperative Marketing Agency for Pecans) |
1932 |
| 2/2 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-6
(National Cooperative Marketing Agency for the Handling of Fresh Fruit &
Vegetables) |
1932 |
| 2/3 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-7
(Grain Marketing Stabilization) |
1932 |
| 2/4 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit D-8
(Cotton Marketing Stabilization) |
1932 |
| 2/5 | Farm Board Report: Exhibits F-1
& F-2 (Wheat, Cotton, and Wool & Mohair Markets) |
1932 |
| 2/6 | Farm Board Report: Exhibit G-1
(Court Decision of Redescrimination against Livestock Coop.) |
1932 |
| 2/7 | Organization, Policies, &
Operations of the Farmer's National Grain Corporation (Folder 1 of 4)
|
1932 |
| 2/8 | Organization, Policies, &
Operations of the Farmer's National Grain Corporation (Folder 2 of 4)
|
1932 |
| 2/9 | Organization, Policies, &
Operations of the Farmer's National Grain Corporation (Folder 3 of 4)
|
1932 |
| 2/10 | Organization, Policies, &
Operations of the Farmer's National Grain Corporation (Folder 4 of
4) |
1932 |
| 3/1 | Speech of Hon. James T. McCleary
on Free Coinage of Silver |
1896 February 12 |
| 3/2 | Professional
Correspondence |
1922-1933 |
| 3/3 | Professional Correspondence:
Development Association |
1947 |
| 3/4 | Resolution: Republican County and
City Central Committee |
undated |
| 3/5 | Clippings |
1940-1941 |
| 7/1 | Sheet Music and professional
ephemera |
undated; 1940; 1943 |
| 8/1 | Campaign Poster: McNary for
Justice of the Supreme Court Harper's Weekly Supplement, "Battle-ground of the
Presidential Election" |
circa 1914; 1888 |
| 8/2 | Senate Resolution re: McNary's
passing |
1944 March |
| 8/3 | Envelope: Post War Economic
Committee |
circa 1944 |
Series B: Family papers, 1922-1954Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/6 | Family Correspondence
(originals)
Letters from Charles McNary to his wife Cornelia. Includes one
letter to his daughter Charlotte.
|
1935-1940 |
| 3/7 | Family Correspondence
(photocopies) |
1935-1940 |
| 3/8 | Family Correspondence
(originals) |
1940-1944 |
| 3/9 | Family Correspondence
(photocopies) |
1941-1944 |
| 3/10 | Library of Congress Quarterly
Journal & Letter re: Charles McNary Papers |
1954 |
| 3/11 | Certificate: Linfield College,
Doctor of Laws |
1935 June 7 |
Series C: Scrapbooks, 1874-1944Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| Box 4 | Scrapbook 1
(original) |
1874-1910 |
| 9/1 | Scrapbook 1
(photocopy)
Labeled "No. 6" on spine
|
1874-1910 |
| Box 5 | Scrapbook 2 |
1910-1943 |
| Box 6 | Scrapbook 3
Handle with care (pages brittle)
|
1917-1944 |
| Box 7 | Scrapbook 4 |
1923-1944 |
| 8/4 | Scrapbook 5
Cover removed and discarded due to mold.
|
1932-1944 |
| Box 4 | Scrapbook 6
(original) |
1940 |
| 9/2 | Scrapbook 6
(photocopy) |
1940 |
| 8/5 | Scrapbook 7 |
1940-1942 |
| 3/12 | Photocopies of scrapbook images,
annotated by donor |
1988 September 16 |
| Mss 2749 microfilm | McNary Scrapbooks |
1918-1944 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Legislators -- Oregon
- Vice-presidential candidates -- United States
Personal Names
- Limerick, Charlotte McNary
- McNary, Charles Linza, 1874-1944--Archives
Corporate Names
- United States. Congress. Senate
- United States. Federal farm board
Family Names
- McNary Family
Geographical Names
- Bonneville Dam (Or. and Wash.)
- Oregon -- Politics and government -- 1859-1950
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (correspondence)
- Reports
- Scrapbooks
Finding aid prepared by Jessica Gorton
and Shawna Gandy
2013
