Oral history interview with George S. Donnelly, circa 1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Donnelly, George S. (George Stanley), 1888-1973
- Title
- Oral history interview with George S. Donnelly
- Dates
- circa 197019701970
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (1 audiotape reel (1 hr., 9 min., 49 sec.)) : 5 in.; 1.875 ips
- Collection Number
- SR 462
- Summary
- Oral history interview with George S. Donnelly conducted by Jack P. Steiwer around 1970. Donnelly was a sheep rancher in the Richmond, Oregon, area.
- 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
- Sponsor
- Digitization funded by the James F. Miller Endowment.
Biographical Note
George Stanley Donnelly was born in Waldron, Oregon, in 1888. He was a sheep rancher in the Richmond, Oregon, area. His father was Roderick Nelson Donnelly (1855-1936), who was called the Father of Wheeler County and represented that region in the Oregon State Legislature. George Stanley Donnelly died in 1973.
Content Description
This oral history interview with George Donnelly was conducted by Jack P. Steiwer at Donnelly's home near Richmond, Oregon, around 1970. Bill Asher was also present.
In this interview, Donnelly discusses his father, Roderick Nelson Donnelly, and his father's role in the development of Wheeler County. He talks about his own life in the Richmond area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including sheep ranching, the history of the town, and people and businesses in the area. He also briefly shares his memories of the flood of 1911, which washed away a portion of Richmond. He talks about hunting and fishing in the area, recreational activities, and food storage. Steiwer closes the interview by reciting the history of the Donnelly family.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Audio available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with George S. Donnelly, by Jack P. Steiwer, SR 462, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Joint copyright for this interview is held by the Oregon Historical Society and the estate of George S. Donnelly. Use is allowed according to the following statement: In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Interview session 1Dates: circa 1970Container: Reel 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Farm life--Oregon
- Sheep farming--Oregon--Wheeler County
Personal Names
- Donnelly, George S. (George Stanley), 1888-1973
- Donnelly, Roderick Nelson, 1855-1936
Geographical Names
- Wheeler County (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Steiwer, Jack P. (Johan Poulsen), 1926-1999 (interviewer)
