Hill family papers , 1850-1938
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hill family
- Title
- Hill family papers
- Dates
- 1850-1938 (inclusive)18501938
- Quantity
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4 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Ax 047
- Summary
- Collection consists of 2,112 letters. The collection reflects the settlement and growth of a pioneer family, their personal lives, social contacts, business affairs, and educational and cultural experiences. The major files concern: Henry Hill, Nelly May Hill, Verd Hill, Henry Denlinger, Wendell Denlinger, and Clyde Hill. Among the Nelly Hill letters are five from Herbert C. Hoover, written when he was a student at Stanford. The letters were published in University of Oregon Library Call number, volume 27, number 2 (Spring 1966), with an introduction and notes by Earl Pomeroy.
- Repository
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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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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Hill family lived in Independence, Oregon. Henry Hill (1847-1905) was an Oregon pioneer and father of the family. Nelly May Hill (1868-1900), daughter, was a student at Stanford University from 1892-1894. Verd Hill (1876-1950), was a member of the Oregon State Legislature in 1912. Henry Denlinger was an attorney, Wendell Denlinger was a mining engineer, and Clyde Hill was a hop grower and inventor.
Administrative Information
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Description: Guide to the Hill Family Papers
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Independence
- Legislators--Oregon
Personal Names
- Denlinger, Henry
- Denlinger, Wendell
- Hill, Clyde
- Hill, Nelly May
- Hill, Verd, 1876-1950
- Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Geographical Names
- Independence (Or.)
