Fraser family papers, 1884-1936
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fraser family
- Title
- Fraser family papers
- Dates
- 1884-1936 (inclusive)18841936
- Quantity
- 0.9 cubic feet, (2 legal document cases)
- Collection Number
- Coll 826
- Summary
- Papers of the Fraser family, primarily correspondence of John A. Fraser and his son, John H. Fraser, but also including papers of John A. Fraser's wife, Flora. John A. Fraser was a carpenter who worked in Portland, Oregon in the 1890s; John H. Fraser served in the 116th Engineers during World War I.
- 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 Note
John Alexander Fraser was a carpenter who did contract work for the N. J. Blagen firm of Portland, Oregon. He lived in Astoria and Portland, Oregon, and in Los Angeles, California. He married Flora Moehnke in 1891, and they had a son, John Henry. John A. Fraser died sometime between 1896 and 1900.
John Henry Fraser earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Oregon Agricultural College (later Oregon State University) in 1916. During World War I, he served in the 116th Engineers. After the war, he worked for the Bonneville Power Administration. He married Cleo Marie Madden in 1923. The couple had two sons: John Henry, Jr. and Bruce. Fraser died in 1975 in Portland, Oregon.
Flora C. Moehnke Fraser (1869-1944) was a Canadian-American who worked as a seamstress in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Content Description
The collection primarily consists of the papers of John A. Fraser and his son, John H. Fraser. John A. Fraser's papers consist of correspondence addressed to him and greeting cards he sent to John H. Fraser in 1896. John H. Fraser's papers include letters he wrote to his mother, Flora C. Fraser, while he was serving in World War I; letters he received; and publications and ephemera relating to his education and his military service. Additional materials include correspondence Flora C. Fraser received from people other than her husband and son; and travel and advertising ephemera likely collected by both John A. and John H. Fraser.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Fraser family papers, Coll 826, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
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.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence addressed to John A. FraserDates: 1884-1896Container: Box 1, Folder 1-9
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Description: Greeting cards from John A. Fraser to John H. FraserDates: 1896 FebruaryContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Correspondence addressed to Flora C. FraserDates: 1917-1918; 1936Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Correspondence from Flora C. Fraser to John H. FraserDates: 1918 December-1919 FebruaryContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Correspondence from John H. Fraser to Flora C. FraserDates: 1917-1919Container: Box 1, Folder 13-16
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Description: Correspondence from John H. Fraser to Flora C. FraserDates: 1917-1919Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence addressed to John H. FraserDates: 1914-1918Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Correspondence addressed to John H. FraserDates: 1919Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Letter from John H. Fraser to Sam SampsonDates: 1920 October 13Container: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Army songbooksDates: 1918Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Drawings and poetry by John H. FraserDates: circa 1916-1918Container: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Materials relating to John H. Fraser's graduation from Oregon Agricultural College; invitation to wedding of John H. Fraser and Cleo Marie MaddenDates: 1916; 1923Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Notebook; pocket diary; Roster of Company B, 74th Engineers; YMCA membership card; war risk insurance receiptDates: 1914-1918Container: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Postcards; pictorial publication, "France's Share in the War"; photograph of downed German planeDates: circa 1917-1918Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Programs for 116th Engineers reunionsDates: 1927-1928Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: Almanac clippingsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 11
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Description: Newspaper clippingsDates: 1918-1928Container: Box 2, Folder 12
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Description: Advertising and travel ephemeraDates: circa 1894-1920Container: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: Publications: East Side Mill Company catalog; Traveler's Pocket Atlas-GuideDates: 1891; 1894Container: Box 2, Folder 14
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Description: Ephemera: Invitation to wedding in Parkplace, Oregon; Oregon City High School commencement program; portion of letter written on tree barkDates: 1915; 1924; undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 15
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1914-1918
Personal Names
- Fraser, Flora C., 1869-1944
- Fraser, John A. (John Alexander)
- Fraser, John H. (John Henry), 1891-1975
Family Names
- Fraser family
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
