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Saylor family papers, circa 1870-2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Saylor family
- Title
- Saylor family papers
- Dates
- circa 1870-2004 (inclusive)18702004
circa 1870-1975 (bulk)18701975 - Quantity
- 0.45 cubic feet, (1 legal document case)
- Collection Number
- Coll 828
- Summary
- Papers of the Saylor family of Portland, Oregon, including materials relating specifically to Edgar A. Saylor and Charles A. Saylor. Edgar A. Saylor worked as a cigar-maker in Portland, Oregon; Charles A. Saylor served in the Oregon National Guard, and subsequently in the 162nd Infantry during World War II.
- 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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Alfred E. Saylor (1847-1912) was a migrant to Oregon who served as surgeon general of the Oregon State Militia (later the Oregon National Guard). One of his sons, Edgar Alfred Saylor (1881-1953) was a cigar-maker who lived in Portland, Oregon. Charles A. Saylor (1918-1974) was the son of Edgar A. Saylor. He served in the Oregon National Guard in the late 1930s and early 1940s. During World War II, he fought in the Pacific Theater with the 162nd Infantry Regiment. After the war, he worked for the City of Portland in the Department of Public Works and the Bureau of Sewage and Waste Disposal.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of the Saylor family's papers, including family photographs and genealogical information. The collection also contains photographs, publications, and ephemera specifically relating to Edgar A. Saylor and Charles A. Saylor, including a yearbook and photographs from Charles A. Saylor's service in the Oregon National Guard. Other items of note include the 1876 publication "Keim's Illustrated Handbook of Washington and Its Environs," which most likely belonged to Alfred E. Saylor.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Saylor family papers, Coll 828, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged with general family materials first, followed by materials relating to specific members of the family in alphabetical order by name.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-2 | Family photographs | circa 1870-1975 |
| 1 | 3 | Genealogical information | 1875-2004 |
| 1 | 4 | Postcard correspondence | 1909-1918 |
| 1 | 5 | Publication, "Keim's Illustrated Handbook of Washington and Its Environs" | 1876 |
| 1 | 6 | Photographs from Charles A. Saylor's service in Oregon National Guard | 1937-1941 |
| 1 | 7 | Charles A. Saylor's Oregon National Guard yearbook | 1939 |
| 1 | 8 | Publications with articles concerning World War II campaigns in which Charles A. Saylor took part: "Infantry Journal," "Saga: The Magazine for Men" | 1944 July; 1962 September |
| 1 | 9 | Charles A. Saylor's sewage works operation certificates and congratulatory letter | 1964 |
| 1 | 10 | Funeral program and obituary for Charles A. Saylor | 1974 November |
| 1 | 11 | Edgar A. Saylor's certificates and ephemera | 1902-1930 |
| 1 | 12 | Photographs of Gardner Cigar Co., where Edgar A. Saylor worked | circa 1910 |
| 1 | 13 | Funeral service book for Edgar A. Saylor | 1953 November 13 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Families--Oregon--Portland
- Soldiers--Oregon
Personal Names
- Saylor, Charles A. (Charles Alfred), 1918-1974
- Saylor, Edgar A. (Edgar Alfred), 1881-1953
Corporate Names
- Oregon. National Guard
Family Names
- Saylor family
Form or Genre Terms
- publications (documents)
