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Old Oregon Trail, Inc. records, 1943-1957
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Old Oregon Trail, Inc.
- Title
- Old Oregon Trail, Inc. records
- Dates
- 1943-1957 (inclusive)19431957
- Quantity
- 2 cubic feet, (1 record carton and 1 oversize volume)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1606
- Summary
- The Old Oregon Trail, Inc. was a patriotic, non-profit organization responsible for identifying and erecting markers on pioneer western trails and otherwise recognizing and preserving western history. Collection includes correspondence, 1943-1957, primarily regarding membership; minutes, 1946-1954; financial records, 1949-1956; corporation record, 1952-1956.
- 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
The Old Oregon Trail, Inc. was a patriotic, non-profit organization responsible for identifying and erecting markers on pioneer western trails and otherwise recognizing and preserving western history. It merged with the Oregon Historical Society in 1956.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes correspondence, 1943-1957, primarily regarding membership; minutes, 1946-1954; financial records, 1949-1956; corporation record, 1 volume, 1952-1956.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Old Oregon Trail, Inc. records, Mss 1606, 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 InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- History--Societies, etc.
Corporate Names
- Old Oregon Trail, Inc.
Geographical Names
- Northwest, Pacific--History
- Oregon National Historic Trail
Form or Genre Terms
- administrative records
- correspondence
- financial records
