Charles Congleton papers, 1907-1960
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Congleton, Charles
- Title
- Charles Congleton papers
- Dates
- 1907-1960 (inclusive)19071960
- Quantity
- .9 cubic feet, (1 Paige carton and 1 document case)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2706
- Summary
- Charles Congleton was born in Kentucky and moved to Oregon in 1904. He worked as a forest ranger from 1907-1927 with the Paulina Ranger District. Collection includes diaries describing Congleton's work with the Forest Service; correspondence regarding fishing and the history of the Ochoco National Forest; certificates; and autobiographical materials.
- 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
Charles Congleton was born in Kentucky and moved to Oregon in 1904. He worked as a forest ranger from 1907-1927 with the Paulina Ranger District, and then engaged in ranching.
Content Description
Collection includes diaries, 1907-1927, describing Charles Congleton's work with the Forest Service; correspondence, 1907-1927, regarding fishing and the history of the Ochoco National Forest; certificates, 1907-1909; and autobiographical materials.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Charles Congleton papers, Mss 2706, 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Forest rangers--Oregon
- Forests and forestry--Oregon
Personal Names
- Congleton, Charles
Corporate Names
- United States. Forest Service
Geographical Names
- Ochoco National Forest (Or.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- certificates
- correspondence
- diaries
