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James Greenfield papers , 1888-1890
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- James Greenfield papers
- Dates
- 1888-1890 (inclusive)18881890
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- UA 219
- Summary
- James Greenfield was a student at the University of Oregon, 1886-1890, from Echo, Ore. He attended the University of Oregon Law School, then in Portland, and obtained his LL.B. in 1892. Collections contains Greenfield's diary, correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous papers.
- 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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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
James Greenfield (1867-1960) was a student at the University of Oregon, 1886-1890, from Echo, Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon Law School, then in Portland, and obtained his LL.B. in 1892. With a classmate, Loyal E. Woodworth, he founded the Pacific Mail Order Company, in Portland. In later years he practiced law.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collections includes Greenfield's diary, correspondence, photographs, and miscellaneous family papers.
Greenfield's diary consists of three volumes (microfilmed for preservation) which detail the events of his junior and senior year at university of Oregon.
Correspondence dates from 1917-1949 and includes formal correspondence and letters to his family.
Greenfield's photographs consist of mostly photographs of his classmates as well as other prints.
Other papers include a commencement program, Case Chapter of PHI DELTA PHI, an autograph book, and documentation of military service for his father.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Geographical Names
- Oregon
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Photographs
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Jenn Newby
2012
