Lake M. Bechtell papers , 1918-1963

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bechtell, Lake M., 1886-1977
Title
Lake M. Bechtell papers
Dates
1918-1963 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 record storage box
Collection Number
Bx 161
Summary
Lake Bechtell (1886 -1977) was a lawyer who became City Attorney of Prineville, then was elected to the City Council in 1921, to the office of Mayor in 1925, and served as District Attorney for Crook County, 1928 to 1953. The collection contains legal files regarding livestock companies, grazing and irrigation districts, mining claims, and railroads, 1918-1963.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Lake Bechtell (1886-1977) was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, and received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1909. He moved to Oregon in 1910, after practicing law for one year in Iowa, and was appointed Deputy Clerk of Crook County.

Six years later he became City Attorney of Prineville, serving during the construction of the Prineville Railway. He was elected to the City Council in 1921 and to the office of Mayor in 1925. From 1928 to 1953 he served as District Attorney for Crook County.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Animal industry--Oregon--Prineville
  • City attorneys--Oregon--Prineville
  • Grazing districts--Oregon--Crook County
  • Irrigation districts--Oregon--Crook County
  • Lawyers--Oregon--Crook County
  • Lawyers--Oregon--Prineville
  • Mayors--Oregon--Prineville
  • Mining claims--Oregon--Crook County
  • Public prosecutors--Oregon--Crook County
  • Railroads
  • Railroads--Oregon, Central

Personal Names

  • Bechtell, Lake M., 1886-1977

Corporate Names

  • City of Prineville Railway
  • Ochoco Inn (Prineville, Or.)
  • Ochoco Taxpayers League

Geographical Names

  • Crook County (Or.)--Politics and government--20th century
  • Prineville (Or.)--Politics and government--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Articles of incorporation
  • Legal files