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Oral history interview with George S. Donnelly, circa 1970

Overview of the Collection

Interviewee
Donnelly, George S. (George Stanley), 1888-1973
Title
Oral history interview with George S. Donnelly
Dates
circa 1970
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
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Digitization funded by the James F. Miller Endowment.
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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.

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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.

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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/.

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Administrative Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Interview session 1
    Dates: circa 1970
    Container: Reel 1

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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

  • Personal Names

    • Steiwer, Jack P. (Johan Poulsen), 1926-1999 (interviewer)
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