John Arthur Gellatly gubernatorial campaign papers

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Gellatly, John Arthur, 1869-1963
Title: John Arthur Gellatly gubernatorial campaign papers
Dates: 1932
19321932
Quantity: 1.75 linear feet, (1 record storage box, 1 half legal size manuscript box)
Collection Number: Ax 483
Summary: John Arthur Gellatly (1869-1963), born in Grass Valley, California, was an active Republican politician in Wenatchee, Washington. The John Arthur Gellatly gubernatorial campaign papers contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, speeches, press releases, clippings, and other campaign materials related to Gellatly's 1932 campaign for Governor of Washington.
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: Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
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Languages: English

Historical Note

John Arthur Gellatly was a Republican politician born in Grass Valley, California on July 6, 1869. Gellatly moved to Wenatchee, Washington in 1900 where he served in several public offices including County Auditor, City Councilman, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor. Gellatly was elected and served as Lieutenant Governor of Washington for one term (1929-1933) and ran for Governor of Washington in 1932, ultimately losing to Clarence D. Martin. Gellatly died in Wenatchee, Washington on July 18, 1963.

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Content Description

The John Arthur Gellatly gubernatorial campaign papers contains incoming and outgoing correspondence, speeches, press releases, clippings, and other campaign materials related to Gellatly's 1932 campaign for Governor of Washington. Noted correspondents include J. W. Kinney, John B. Benson, Robert M. Davis, and Dona B. Heil.

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