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State Capitol Reconstruction Commission records, 1935-1937
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon. State Capitol Reconstruction Commission
- Title
- State Capitol Reconstruction Commission records
- Dates
- 1935-1937 (inclusive)19351937
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet, (1 record carton)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2849
- Summary
- The Capitol Reconstruction Commission was established in 1935 for the purpose of planning the construction of a new Capitol building in Salem, Oregon, to replace the one that burned in 1935. Collection includes records of the commission, including minutes, lists of architects, programs, and other documents.
- 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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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Capitol Reconstruction Commission was established in 1935 for the purpose of planning the construction of a new Capitol building in Salem, Oregon, to replace the one that burned in 1935. Construction began in 1936 and was completed in 1938. Most of the funding for the building was provided by the Public Works Administration.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes records of the State Capitol Reconstruction Commission, including minutes, lists of architects, programs, and other miscellaneous documents, circa 1935-1937.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
State Capitol Reconstruction Commission records, Mss 2849, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. 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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Capitols
Corporate Names
- Oregon State Capitol (Salem, Or. : 1938- )
- Oregon. State Capitol Reconstruction Commission--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Salem (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Form or Genre Terms
- administrative records
- printed ephemera
