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Donald J. Sterling papers, circa 1851-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sterling, Donald J.(Donald Justus),1887-
- Title
- Donald J. Sterling papers
- Dates
- circa 1851-1992 (inclusive)circa 18511992
- Quantity
- 1.9 cubic feet (1 record carton and 2 document cases)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2619
- Summary
- Collection includes: Correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, etc. regarding public issues and the newspaper business, 1907-1954; Oregon Journal Vote Counting Procedure manual, 1956; Newsroom correspondence, 1951-1970; Correspondence regarding the tension surrounding the simultaneous meetings of the American Legion Convention and the People's Army Jamboree in Portland, 1970; Correspondence regarding federal judge appointments in Oregon, 1949; "Treasure of Neahkahnie Mountain" by Virgil Smith; "Front Row Seat at the Tree Farm Drama" by W. D. Hagenstein. Donald J. Sterling (1887-1954) was editor of the newspaper Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, from 1919-1952.
- 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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This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Donald J. Sterling (1887-1954) was editor of the newspaper Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, from 1919-1952.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Donald J. Sterling (1887-1954) was editor of the newspaper Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, from 1919-1952.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes: Correspondence, memoranda, speeches, reports, etc. regarding public issues and the newspaper business, 1907-1954; Oregon Journal Vote Counting Procedure manual, 1956; Newsroom correspondence, 1951-1970; Correspondence regarding the tension surrounding the simultaneous meetings of the American Legion Convention and the People's Army Jamboree in Portland, 1970; Correspondence regarding federal judge appointments in Oregon, 1949; "Treasure of Neahkahnie Mountain" by Virgil Smith; "Front Row Seat at the Tree Farm Drama" by W. D. Hagenstein.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Includes material formerly designated Mss 2619-1, Mss 2619-2 and Mss 2619-3
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections, In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Donald J. Sterling Papers, Mss 2619, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mrs. Donald J. Sterling, November 1980.
Acquisition Information
Material formerly designated Mss 2619-2, gift of Donald J. Sterling, Jr., 4 June 1992.
Acquisition Information
Material formerly designated Mss 2619-1, Lib. Acc. # 18219
Separated Materials
Donald J. Sterling papers, Accession 26794, Oregon Historical Society Research Library, Portland, Or.
Related Materials
Donald J. Sterling papers, Accession 26794, Oregon Historical Society Research Library, Portland, Or.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Newspaper editors -- Oregon -- Portland.
- Politics and government -- Oregon.
Corporate Names
- American Legion.
- Oregon journal (Portland, Or.)
- People's Army Jamboree.
Family Names
- Sterling, Donald J. -- (Donald Justus), -- 1887- -- Archives.
- Sterling, Donald J., -- 1927- -- Archives.
Geographical Names
- Neahkahnie Mountain (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Financial records. -- aat
- Letters (correspondence) -- aat
- Printed ephemera. -- aat
- Reports. -- aat
- Speeches. -- aat
