Joseph N. Dolph letter to J. D. Lee , 1884 May 1

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Dolph, Joseph N. (Joseph Norton), 1835-1897
Title
Joseph N. Dolph letter to J. D. Lee
Dates
1884 May 1
Quantity
0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
Collection Number
CA 1884 May 1
Summary
Joseph N. Dolph (1835-1897) served in the Oregon State Senate and was also elected to the U.S. Senate as a Republican, serving from 1883 to 1895. The collection contains a letter dated May 1, 1884 from Dolph to J. D. Lee of Dallas, Oregon concerning Oregon politics.
Repository
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
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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

In the letter, Dolph states that he hopes for a Senate Committee on Commerce report against consolidation of Yaquima (sic), Coos Bay, and Willamette collection districts, and he reminds Lee of the importance of a Republican controlled Legislature.

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Subject Terms

  • Customs administration--Oregon--History--19th century
  • Legislators--Oregon--Correspondence
  • Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Senate
  • Republican Party (Or.)

Geographical Names

  • Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence