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Vernon and Ellen Gerig journals,, 1956-1963

Overview of the Collection

Title
Vernon and Ellen Gerig journals,
Dates
1956-1963 (inclusive)
Quantity
.4 cubic feet (1 document case)
Collection Number
Accession 25171.
Summary
Three (3) handwritten daily journals by Vernon and Ellen Gerig, 1960 - 1963. The couple moved from North Dakota to the Oregon Coast in 1960. Most of the entries are written by Ellen, and some are in shorthand.
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

This collection is unprocessed. For information contact the reference staff of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library, email: Libreference@ohs.org; telephone: 503-306-5240.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Conversion of this record was made possible by a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, an agency of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
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Content Description

Three (3) handwritten daily journals by Vernon and Ellen Gerig, 1960 - 1963. The couple moved from North Dakota to the Oregon Coast in 1960. Most of the entries are written by Ellen, and some are in shorthand. Also includes: one (1) fold-out souvenir map of the Black Hills of South Dakota, ca. 1950s; one (1) framed art piece with a sticker attached reading "Dakota Prairie Pictures" composed of dried plants and feathers, handwritten on the back : "Mother's Day gift from Vernon - May 13, 1956."

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Acquired May 2003, Library Accession 25171.

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Family Names

  • Gerig, Ellen.
  • Gerig, Vernon.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries. -- aat
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