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Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon records, 1920-1923
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon
- Title
- Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon records
- Dates
- 1920-1923 (inclusive)19201923
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (2 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1030
- Summary
- Records and correspondence of the Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon, including letters from Oregon Governor Ben Olcott, newspaper clippings, bylaws, and a copy of a bill to prohibit unauthorized billboards on state highways.
- 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 Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon was primarily interested in preserving the natural beauty of Oregon along its state highways.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Records and correspondence of the Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon, 1920-1923, including many letters from Oregon Governor Ben Olcott, newspaper clippings, bylaws, and a copy of a bill to prohibit unauthorized billboards on state highways.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon records, Mss 1030, 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
- Billboards--Law and legislation--Oregon
- Environmentalism--Oregon
- Roadside improvement--Oregon
Personal Names
- Olcott, Ben W. (Ben Wilson), 1872-1952--Correspondence
Corporate Names
- Scenic Preservation Association of Oregon--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Environmental conditions
Form or Genre Terms
- administrative records
- correspondence
