Fletcher Linn papers, 1890-1953
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Linn, Fletcher, 1866-1953
- Title
- Fletcher Linn papers
- Dates
- 1890-1953 (inclusive)18901953
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet, (1 record carton)
- Collection Number
- Mss 847
- Summary
- This unprocessed collection includes correspondence, diaries, financial records, family genealogy, and notes on Jackson County pioneer families. Fletcher Linn (1866-1953), who was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, was an industrialist and civic leader. He owned a furniture factory and was also president and manager of the Beaver Portland Cement Company. He was active in organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, and was a trustee of Lewis & Clark College.
- 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
Fletcher Linn was an industrialist and civic leader. He was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, in 1866. He owned a furniture factory, and was also president and manager of the Beaver Portland Cement Company. He was active in many organizations, including being a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a trustee of Lewis & Clark College. He died in 1953.
Content Description
Papers of Fletcher Linn include correspondence, 1890, 1925-1953; diaries, 1895, 1903; financial records, 7 volumes, 1913-1953; family genealogy; notes on Jackson County pioneer families; and ephemera.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Fletcher Linn papers, Mss 847, 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
- Pioneers--Oregon--Jackson County
Personal Names
- Linn, Fletcher, 1866-1953
Form or Genre Terms
- correspondence
- diaries
- financial records
